Cardioverter Defibrillator Implantation

The Presbyterian Cardiovascular Institute offers cardioverter defribrillator implantation for patients who suffer from irregular heart rhythms. This procedure is performed by a physician in the electrophysiology lab.

Implantable cardioverter defibrillators are small monitors placed under the skin to continuously monitor the heart's rhythm. When the device detects ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation, it shocks the heart to restore the normal rhythm.