Strong Heart and Vascular Center
Procedures
Implantible Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
Care Following Your ICD Implant
After your procedure, you will be taken from the operating room to a patient care unit. The nurses on this unit are experienced in caring for patients who have received an ICD implant. Your nurse will frequently check your:
- Heart rate
- Blood pressure
- Incision
The ICD implant procedure will require admission to the hospital for a period of 2-3 days. Before you return home, your doctor will provide you with detailed information about your ICD and discharge instructions.
Discharge Instructions for ICD Implant