#123 Pacemakers & ICDs: 5 Pearls Segment
Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast
How to Tell a Difference Between a Pacemaker and an ICD
Many people with a defibrillator will refer to it as a pacemaker, not really understanding the difference between them. If you don't have that availability, a chest x-ray is your best friend. ICDs can do everything a pacemaker can, but both can have one lead or two leads or three leads. The size of the leads is actually really important.
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