What does AICD mean in UNCLASSIFIED

The most significant benefit of having an AICD is that it can save people's lives. It can detect life-threatening arrhythmias and immediately send an electric shock to restore the normal rhythm of the heart. It also helps in adjusting medications doses, reducing unnecessary hospital visits.

The decision to implant an AICD is based on whether there is risk of sudden cardiac death or not. People with certain conditions such as a previous cardiac arrest, ventricular fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia are often eligible for AICD implantation. However, the decision should be taken by a qualified doctor who evaluates the risks and benefits of this procedure.

On average, it takes about 2-3 hours to place the device surgically under the skin and connect leads up to 4 chambers of the heart from where abnormal rhythms are detected and treated.

You may need to take precautions such as avoiding strenuous physical activity for some time after you get your AICD implanted. Also, magnetic fields from household appliances like microwave ovens should be avoided as they can interact with your device settings as well. You will receive instructions about what activities you can engage in or avoid depending on individual medical needs

As with any sophisticated medical device, there is always a possibility of malfunctioning or battery drain over time. However, modern devices come with additional safety features like automatic remote monitoring which allow doctors to regularly check how well it's working without patient having to actually visit their clinic