A medical team at Aden German Hospital succeeded, today, Saturday, in implanting an ICD device for the first time in the capital, Aden.

The operation was performed by a medical team led by Dr. Abdel-Wahab Al-Matri, consultant in cardiac electrophysiology and interventional catheterization, for a patient who had long suffered from chronic heart failure.

The ICD is an electronic device that is implanted under the skin in the chest area, and aims to prevent sudden cardiac death by monitoring the heart rhythm and treating any disorders that may lead to ventricular fibrillation.

Dr. Al-Matri explained that the ICD device consists of a battery and a capacitor. It detects the presence of ventricular fibrillation within seconds, and then gives appropriate treatment by issuing electrical signals to the heart to remove the defibrillation. In the event of a complete lack of response, the device automatically delivers an internal electrical shock in specific doses that are Enough to save the patient's life.

Dr. Al-Matri pointed out that this type of operation was a dream until recently, and has now become a reality thanks to the presence of a distinguished medical team in interventional cardiology, electrocardiology, cardiac catheterization, anesthesia, perfusion, and cardiac physiology.

The patient expressed his happiness at the success of the operation, and thanked the medical team for their efforts.

**Additional information:**

 - An ICD is a medical device that is implanted inside the body and aims to prevent sudden cardiac death.

- The ICD device consists of a battery and a capacitor. It detects the presence of ventricular fibrillation within seconds, and then gives appropriate treatment by emitting electrical signals to the heart to eliminate the fibrillation.

- The ICD device is considered one of the most important treatments that help prolong life and improve the quality of life for patients suffering from chronic heart failure.