Implantable cardioverter defibrillator Risk Factors: minimal risks, bleeding, device malfunction | National Heart Centre Singapore
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Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator - Symptoms

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator - How to prevent?

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator - Causes and Risk Factors

Risks

The risk of implantation is estimated to be about 1%, including excessive bleeding, pneumothorax (air leak from the lung), cardiac perforation, long term risk of infection and device malfunction.

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator - Diagnosis

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