7th Edition of Cardiology World Conference
October 08-10, 2026 | Virtual Event
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
An Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) is a sophisticated medical device designed to monitor and regulate heart rhythm in individuals at risk of life-threatening arrhythmias. Implanted beneath the skin, typically near the collarbone, the ICD continuously monitors the heart's electrical activity. In the event of a dangerous arrhythmia, the device delivers precisely timed electrical shocks to restore a normal heart rhythm. This crucial intervention can be lifesaving for individuals with conditions such as ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation. Additionally, modern ICDs often incorporate pacemaker functionality, further assisting in maintaining a steady heart rate. The ICD's capability to provide both defibrillation and pacing makes it a versatile and vital tool in the management of certain cardiac conditions, enhancing the overall quality of life for those at risk of severe arrhythmias.
Yochai Birnbaum
Baylor College of Medicine, United States
Uwe Peter Tigor
Auxilius Pharma, United States
Federico Benetti
Benetti Foundation, Argentina
Sergey Suchkov
N.D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
Syed Raza
Awali Hospital, Bahrain
Sekib Sokolovic
ASA Hospital Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegowina
Thomas J Webster
Brown University, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Chronic angina and the health economics of cardiovascular risk reduction in macro- and microvascular coronary disease
Uwe Peter Tigor, Auxilius Pharma, United States
Title : Vericiguat Inhibits the Progress of Cardiac Hypertrophy and Prevents Hypertrophy Induced Heart Failure by Multiple Mechanisms
Guo Wei He, Tianjin University, China
Title : Not So Idiopathic After All: Genotype, Phenotype and IL-1 Blockade Response Converge in Recurrent Pericarditis
burcu yagmur, Kyrenia University Hospital, Cyprus
Title : Beyond the Heart in Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Prevalence and Clinical Significance of Incidental Extracardiac Findings
burcu yagmur, Kyrenia University Hospital, Cyprus
Title : Cardiovascular mortality in colon cancer a patient characteristics analysis: Population-based study
Nouf, KAU, Saudi Arabia
Title : Improving Screening and Treatment of Iron Deficiency in Patients with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction: A Two-Cycle Quality Improvement Project
Danish Malik, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom