Quick Quiz 1

For a patient who wants to live as long as possible, an implantable cardioverter defibrillator may reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death by shocking a fluttering heart back to its normal heartbeat. Your life goals and end-of-life preferences help determine what’s best for you.

For a patient who wants to live as long as possible, an implantable cardioverter defibrillator may reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death by shocking a fluttering heart back to its normal heartbeat. Your life goals and end-of-life preferences help determine what’s best for you.