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KMID : 1011920110120040010
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International Journal of Arrhythmia
2011 Volume.12 No. 4 p.10 ~ p.15
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ICD Technology
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Ryu Kyung-Moo
Timothy A. Fayram
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Abstract
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The Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) is a complex implantable medical device that treats ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation. It is equipped with a basic micro-computer that serves as the overall controller of all diagnostic and therapeutic functions. The ICD has a number of sections and components that are unique to the device, such as a high voltage charging section and a high voltage output section. The miniaturization asymptote for the minimum size of an ICD is probably 25 cubic centimeters. New unconventional therapeutic options with reduced power levels may make further miniaturization and cost reduction possible.
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KEYWORD
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ICD, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia
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