Defibrillator: Types, Uses and Purpose - Cleveland Clinic
May 10, 2022 · What is a defibrillator? A defibrillator is a device that provides an electric shock to your heart to allow it to get out of a potentially fatal abnormal heart rhythm, or arrhythmia, — …
Defibrillators - What are Defibrillators? | NHLBI, NIH
Jun 6, 2023 · Defibrillators are devices that apply an electric charge or current to the heart to restore a normal heartbeat. If the heart rhythm stops due to cardiac arrest, also known as …
Defibrillation - Wikipedia
An internal defibrillator is often used to defibrillate the heart during or after cardiac surgery such as a heart bypass. The electrodes consist of round metal plates that come in direct contact with …
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) - American Heart …
Oct 29, 2024 · What is an implantable cardioverter defibrillator? An ICD is a battery-powered device placed under the skin that keeps track of your heart rate. Thin wires connect the ICD to …
What Is a Defibrillator? - Mass General Brigham
Jan 7, 2025 · Doctors use ICDs to treat ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ventricular fibrillation (VF). Both of these arrhythmias can be fatal. ICDs are small, battery-powered devices that …
Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators | MedlinePlus
Aug 12, 2025 · Pacemakers and implantable defibrillators are devices that monitor and help control abnormal heart rhythms. Learn who needs one, and how they work.
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) - Mayo Clinic
Feb 18, 2025 · An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, also called an ICD, is a small battery-powered device placed in the chest. It detects and stops irregular heartbeats, also called …
What is Defibrillation and How Does it Work?
Apr 21, 2025 · Defibrillation is the process of delivering a controlled electric shock to the heart to stop an abnormal and dangerous heart rhythm, allowing the heart to reset and resume a …
Understanding the Different Types of Defibrillators - Defib World
Oct 21, 2024 · Choosing the right defibrillator depends on the environment, user capabilities, and the risk level of the individuals involved. From public-access AEDs to advanced manual …
Understanding defibrillators: what they are and how to use them
A defibrillator is a device that gives a jolt of energy to the heart. It helps get the heart beating again when someone is in cardiac arrest and their heart has stopped.