Question

Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator, (AICD) implantation is done for which of following conditions:

• A. Brugada syndrome
• B. Ventricular fibrillation
• C. Acute coronary syndrome with low EF
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD) implantation is a critical medical procedure aimed at preventing sudden cardiac arrest in patients at risk of life-threatening arrhythmias. The conditions for which AICD implantation is recommended include:

• Brugada syndrome: A genetic disorder that causes abnormal heart rhythms, which could potentially lead to sudden cardiac arrest. AICDs are often implanted in patients diagnosed with Brugada syndrome to prevent fatal arrhythmias.
• Ventricular fibrillation: A severe cardiac rhythm disturbance where the ventricles contract in a rapid and uncoordinated manner. AICDs can detect and correct ventricular fibrillation by delivering an electrical shock to restore a normal rhythm.
• Acute coronary syndrome with low ejection fraction (EF): Patients with a history of acute coronary syndrome, especially those with reduced left ventricular function (low EF), are at increased risk for sudden cardiac death. An AICD can monitor and manage any dangerous heart rhythms that may arise in such patients.

Therefore, AICD implantation is indicated for all of these conditions, making All of the above the correct answer.