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Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICD) and Things You Need to Know at End of Life

Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)

English - March 23, 2024 02:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB
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Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) are a technology that many people have, especially if they survived cardiac arrest or have a heart condition that causes dangerous heart rhythms.

ICDs are a great technology, but at some point a decision may need to be made about continued use or turning it off. This show will help you understand the issues involved and five considerations for making this decision.

In this Episode:

00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone00:20 – Intro02:03 – Richard Lewis in “Curb Your Enthusiasm”05:31 – “Much Ado About Dying” Documentary Review08:48 – Recipe of the Week: Charleston Chewies11:35 – Overlooked No More: Beatrix Potter16:50 – ICDs and End of Life35:53 – “This Confusion” – a poem37:49 – Outro

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