DEFIBRILLATOR MANAGEMENT

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Jan 06 2026HEALTH

Making End-of-Life Care Better for ICD Patients

Patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) often face a tough situation as they approach the end of their lives. These devices can deliver shocks to keep the heart beating, but when the time comes, these shocks might not be helpful. In fact, they can cause unnecessary pain and disc

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