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Heart Failure: Should I Get an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)?
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- Resource type: Patient decision aid
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This patient decision aid helps people at risk of having an abnormal heart rhythm that could cause sudden death decide on whether or not to get an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) by comparing the benefits, risks, and side effects of both options.
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Keywords
Heart failure, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), rhythm-control medication, healthy lifestyle
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Rated on: 5/30/2018 11:17:47 AM
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