What’s the difference between a pacemaker and an ICD?

Traditionally, a pacemaker is used to help treat a slow heart rate, a condition known at Bradycardia. An ICD is implanted to help treat tachycardia-a fast heart rate-or when there’s risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Now they’re both found in the same device.

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