Type of AICD: A traditional ICD is placed in the chest. A subcutaneous ICD also called an S-ICD is placed under the skin at the side of the chest below the armpit. Medical healthcare.
Types of pacemaker: Single chamber, Dual-chamber, Biventricular pacemakers.A pacemaker is a small battery-powered device that prevents the heart from beating too slowly.
The difference between ICDs and pacemakers. While both are implanted into body using a similar procedure, pacemakers and ICDs have different purposes.Medical healthcare.