A subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) is a less invasive alternative to a traditional ICD. A doctor places the S-ICD device under the skin at the side of the chest below the armpit. The device connects to a sensor, called an electrode, which runs along the breastbone.
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