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ICD - your quick guide

ICD - your quick guide

Leaflet / flyer | 16 pages

English | Published: 01/05/2014

Order quantity must be between 1 to 50

Resource code: G967
Publication for: Patient, People with heart disease, Healthcare professionals
Subject: Treatments for heart condition
Age group: Adults, Elderly
Maximum order quantity: 50

This short illustrated leaflet is for anyone who has been told they need an ICD - or implantable cardioverter defibrillator. It explains how an ICD works and how it is put in. It also answers some common questions about everyday life with an ICD.