Understanding ICDs

Download or order our free large print booklet on implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs).

It can help you and your loved ones understand what an ICD does, the benefits of having an ICD, how it's fitted and how to live well with an ICD.

It's also available in a smaller, pocket-sized booklet.

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Published:	17/02/2026
Subject:	Treatments for heart condition
Resource code:	HIS19A5LP/0226
Publication for:	General public, Healthcare professionals, Patient, People with heart disease
Language:	English
Age group:	All
Maximum order quantity:	100 printed copies

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