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Cardiac Defibrillators: Shocking New Developments

Presented by: Roy Sauberman, MD, Cardiac Electrophysiologist

Implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICDs) are small electronic devices designed to prevent death due to life-threatening abnormal heart rhythms. Our cardiac electrophysiologist will explain how these life-saving devices work, and discuss recent advances in ICD technology to control irregular heartbeats and prevent sudden cardiac arrest.

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