SCA or Ventricular Arrhythmias and ICDs Media Kit
Very fast and potentially dangerous heart rhythms in the heart’s lower chambers (ventricles) can lead to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA can be corrected by a shock from a defibrillator. Patients at risk for SCA can be implanted with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) to deliver life-saving therapy when dangerous irregular heartbeats are detected.
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Unify™ CRT-D and Fortify™ ICD U.S. News Release
Approved in the U.S. in May 2010, these devices feature advanced battery technology and circuitry that allow for the smallest device footprint in the industry, with more energy capacity and rapid charge times, all while increasing device longevity. | PDF
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First-to-Market Connector System News Release
St. Jude Medical’s SJ4 connector system reduces the number of connections between the device and leads (thin wires that send electrical impulses to the heart), which enables a more streamlined implant procedure. | PDF [194KB] |
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 Photo - Fortify™ ICD
Features advanced battery technology and circuitry that allows for the smallest device footprint in the industry.
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ICD Fact Sheet
Frequently asked questions about ICDs, why a person might need an ICD and a summary of the therapies they provide. | PDF [25KB] |
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Fact Sheet
Learn the difference between a heart attack and SCA, what causes SCA, and how to treat someone experiencing SCA. | PDF [35KB] |