Which procedure involves an electrical shock delivered randomly during the cardiac cycle to treat emergent, life-threatening arrhythmias?
A) Cardioversion
B) Defibrillation
C) ICD placement
D) Stent placement
E) Catheterization

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Defibrillation involves delivering an electrical shock to the heart to reset its rhythm and is used in cases of emergent, life-threatening arrhythmias. Cardioversion is similar but the shock is delivered at a specific time during the cardiac cycle. ICD placement is a surgical procedure to implant a device that can detect and treat arrhythmias. Stent placement and catheterization are procedures used to treat blockages in arteries.

Which Procedure Involves an Electrical Shock Delivered Randomly During the Cardiac