Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Patient Guide

You have been recommended to have an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) to treat your heart rhythm problem. The purpose of this guide is to help you and your family prepare for this procedure and for your recovery at home.

ICDs: Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (PDF)

Discharge and follow up care after your ICD implant

Download Discharge and follow up care after your ICD implant

Discharge and follow up care after your ICD implant (PDF)

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The Heart Institute’s educational videos were made in collaboration with the Institute’s Patient Alumni Association and seek to provide, along with the patient guides, all important information to patients and families prior to a procedure or surgery.