Types

• Medical_device

Own Slots
	Slot Name	Value
	CanImprove
	CautionWithMedicationsUsed
	ConsiderWhen	Reduced_left_ventricular_ejection_fraction
	CouldBeRelatedTo
	Cui	C0162589
	Definition	Implantable devices which continuously monitor the electrical activity of the heart and automatically detect and terminate ventricular tachycardia (TACHYCARDIA, VENTRICULAR) and VENTRICULAR FIBRILLATION. They consist of an impulse generator, batteries, and electrodes.
	EspeciallyEffectiveAgainst	Ventricular_fibrillation, Ventricular_tachycardia
	Improves	Morbidity, Mortality
	Increases
	IndicatedDiagnosisClassificationGroupOrTestResult	Sustained_shock_ventricular_tachycardia, Severe_heart_failure, Heart_failure_NYHA_class_II, Left_ventricular_systolic_dysfunction, Heart_failure_NYHA_class_III, Sustained_ventricular_tachycardia, Acute_myocardial_infarction, Ventricular_tachycardia, Low_left_ventricular_ejection_fraction
	MightImprove
	RelevantSignOrSymptom
	SideEffect	Sudden_death_incidence_decrease
	Synonyms	ICD_device
	Timer1UseAfterDiagnosis	Acute_myocardial_infarction
	Timer1UsingMedications	Aldosterone_receptor_antagonists, Angiotensin_II_receptor_blockers, ACE_inhibitors, Adrenergic_beta-antagonists
	Treats
	UMLSSynonyms	Internal_defibrillators, Automatic_defibrillator
	UsedAfterTreatment
	UsedBeforeTreatment
	UsedTogetherWithMedication
	UsedTogetherWithTreatment	Biventricular_pacing_devices
	UsedWithOtherTest

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