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Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators

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Which of the following is an advantage of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) in contrast to pacemakers?


A) ICDs generally are smaller than pacemakers.
B) ICDs are capable of providing antitachycardia pacing (ATP) and ventricular bradycardia pacing, while pacemakers are not capable of providing such pacing.
C) ICDs have batteries that last much longer than pacemakers.
D) ICDs do not require antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental treatment whereas pacemakers do.

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