Description

An implantable automatic defibrillator is a medical device designed to monitor heart rhythms and deliver electrical shocks to restore normal rhythm in cases of life-threatening arrhythmias. It is surgically implanted in patients at risk of sudden cardiac arrest and can automatically detect and treat abnormal heartbeats.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term may be used in various clinical settings, particularly in cardiology. Common variants include 'desfibrilador automático' or simply 'desfibrilador', but it is essential to use the full term for clarity. Avoid colloquial terms that may not be understood in a medical context.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient received an implantable automatic defibrillator to manage his arrhythmias.

ES: El paciente recibió un desfibrilador implantable automático para manejar sus arritmias.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'desfibrilador' with 'marcapasos'; mispronouncing 'automático' as 'automático' with incorrect emphasis; mixing up with terms related to external defibrillators.