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You will be given a special card that identifies your medical condition. Be sure to carry your pacemaker or ICD identification card at all times.
The two common implantable devices for heart patients are pacemakers and ICDs (implantable defibrillators).
Source: Allina Patient Education, Helping Your Heart, fourth edition, cvs-ahc-90648 First published: 10/04/2002 Last updated: 06/01/2007 Reviewed by: Allina Patient Education experts
First published: 10/04/2002 Last updated: 06/01/2007
Reviewed by: Allina Patient Education experts
