09/01/2026
☕️ TUESDAY TEA: Let’s Talk Defibrillators! ❤️⚡️
Here’s the tea… 👀 A cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) isn’t just a pacemaker!
An ICD is a small device designed to monitor your heart rhythm and deliver a life-saving shock when it detects a dangerous, potentially life-threatening rhythm.
💡 The tea you need to know:
• ❤️ Continuously monitors your heart rhythm
• ⚡️ Can stop certain dangerous arrhythmias
• 🫀 May be recommended for people at risk of sudden cardiac arrest
• 🩺 Your electrophysiologist can determine if an ICD is right for you
When it comes to your heart, knowing the facts can make all the difference.
Don’t ignore the signs. Don’t skip the conversation. Take care of your heart. ❤️
☕️ That’s the Tuesday Tea!
An Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) is a battery-powered device placed under your skin, beneath the collarbone, that monitors your heart rate. It uses batteries to send electric signals to a heart that's beating too slow, same as a pacemaker. It can also deliver an electric shock to help...