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An ICD, sometimes called an ACID (automated implantable cardioverter defibrillator), may be needed if you have an abnormally fast or irregular heartbeat.
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Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that can affect many of the body’s organs including the lungs and lymph nodes. Learn more about sarcoidosis including its symptoms and treatments
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