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Originally Posted by aabbcc
Would someone please go to the first posting of this article and answer my question because I'm very curious! Thank you. 
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Just noticed your question!
Given his heart problems a while back, it might be this:
What is an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)?
An ICD is a device implanted in the chest to monitor and, if necessary, correct episodes of serious abnormal heart rhythms. There are three parts to an ICD:
- The pulse generator, which is responsible for generating the electric shock, is a small box (from 1 to 2 inches wide and weighing ½ to 3 ounces) that also contains a battery.
- The leads are small wires that carry the shock from the generator to the electrodes. Where your doctor decides to place the leads depends on your particular heart problem.
- The electrodes actually deliver the shock to the heart.
ICDs are most often implanted in the upper chest. Sometimes they are placed beneath the abdominal skin or muscles at the "bikini line" for cosmetic reasons because a small lump can be seen where the ICD has been implanted.9
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