ICD or PM

First I would like to say what a wonderful forum with alot of great information. Have only been a member for 24hrs or so and searching site for probally 10hrs.
Do have to ask, for forum decusions, are ICD and PM considered one in the same. I have ICD. Thanks for your time.

6 Comments

All Purpose Device

by Peanut40 - 2015-02-19 02:02:52

Wow Lurch, Dont think anyone could have given this old country boy a better explanation. Thanks for your time sir.

icd vs pm

by Tracey_E - 2015-02-19 08:02:47

All a pm does is pace. An icd can deliver a shock to get the heart out of a dangerous rhythm. All icd's are also pm's because pacing is usually needed right after a shock is delivered.

All Purpose Device

by Lurch - 2015-02-19 10:02:56

Having an ICD is kind of like having a 4X4 truck, you can use it for regular commuting (like a PM for regular pacing), but you also have the ability to get through the tough stuff if you really need it! ;>

Look left

by Busdriver - 2015-02-20 02:02:32

On the left side of this page is a list of Abbreviations under the Information header. It was very helpful for me, and I'm sure for many others. I had the same question as you when I first came here. Hope it helps.

Lurch

by Tracey_E - 2015-02-22 09:02:51

That is the best explanation I have ever heard!

Nice Lurch

by Grateful Heart - 2015-02-22 12:02:59


This city girl likes that explanation too.

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