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More than one million patients have worn the LifeVest® wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD). We’re here to support your recovery.
LifeVest is a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) that has been worn by more than one million patients at risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD).1
While some defibrillator devices are implanted, LifeVest is worn directly against your skin, under regular clothing. Most patients wear LifeVest until their condition improves or their doctor makes a decision about long-term care.
Your doctor believes that your current condition puts you at risk for developing certain life-threatening rapid heart rhythms (known as ventricular tachycardia (VT or “V-tach”) or ventricular fibrillation (VF or “V-fib”)), which could cause you to become unconscious and unable to call for help. Without treatment, this could lead to sudden cardiac death within minutes.
The most effective treatment to stop or correct these heart rhythms is defibrillation, which is an electrical shock to the heart. LifeVest is highly effective at treating these dangerous rhythms and is proven to improve survival:
“Because I had a LifeVest, I knew that if something happened, it could take care of me.”
Alan, 58 years old
The light, breathable LifeVest cloth garment is developed with the latest performance wear trends.
The LifeVest garment slips on easily and is worn against the skin. An easy-to-use clasp closes with one click.
Worn under clothing, the low-profile garment provides comfortable support. The LifeVest monitor can be worn around the waist or with a shoulder strap.
A large touch screen allows you to see important device messages. Easy-to-reach response buttons help you interact with LifeVest.
LifeVest provides comfortable support as you return to daily activities with peace of mind that you have protection from sudden cardiac death.
Your doctor prescribed LifeVest so that you can continue to be there for your family. LifeVest is designed for comfort and performance, so you can return to most daily activities with confidence and peace of mind.
No matter where you are or the time of day, LifeVest can provide SCD protection when worn as directed. It is designed to protect you even when you are alone or asleep.
“It's comfortable. It was extremely easy. People don't even know you're wearing it."
-Tanya, 54 years old
This video is for patients who have been prescribed the LifeVest WCD as well as their families and caregivers. It will tell you how LifeVest works and provide information about assembling, wearing, and caring for the LifeVest WCD.
With LifeVest, your doctor and care team can choose to have access to data about your heart health to help manage your care. With the optional, easy-to-use ZOLL LifeVest patient app, so do you. You will be able to:
Download the app here:
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In-person training and support
ZOLL has the largest, most experienced team of patient service representatives with patient care backgrounds for in-person training and support. These representatives will come to you to train you on safely wearing LifeVest during your recovery.
Access to LifeVest
LifeVest is covered by most health plans in the United States, including commercial, state, and federal plans. Regardless of your medical coverage or income, ZOLL offers financial plans and programs to ensure you have access to LifeVest.
Call us at 1-800-543-3267 to discuss your options.
Your doctor believes that your current condition puts you at risk for developing certain life-threatening rapid heart rhythms, which can occur at any time and without warning. This could cause you to become unconscious and unable to call for help. Your doctor prescribed LifeVest for protection from sudden cardiac death so that you can continue to be there for your family. The risk of SCD is high for certain heart patients. You may be at a higher risk for SCD if you have or experience one of the following:
No matter your condition, it is important to remember that the LifeVest WCD can provide a constant safeguard against SCD. With LifeVest, you and your loved ones can have peace of mind knowing that you can have protection.7
It is critical that you wear LifeVest at all times – even while you sleep. The only time you should remove your LifeVest WCD is while taking a short shower or bath. This should only be done when someone is home with you, if possible.
LifeVest is covered by most health plans in the United States, including commercial, state, and federal plans. You should contact your medical insurance provider with any questions about your specific coverage. LifeVest patient support is also available to answer your questions. Call ZOLL at 1-800-543-3267 for assistance.
Paula, 62 years old
Heart to Heart with LifeVest patients Alan, James, Jenn, and Laura
Bobbi, 34 years old
1Based on commercial data
2Kutyifa V, Moss A, Klein H, et al. One-Year Follow-Up of the Prospective Registry of Patients Using the Wearable Defibrillator (WEARIT-II Registry). Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2018;1–7. https://doi.org/10.1111/pace.13448
3Data on file
ZOLL has supported more than one million patients like you for over 20 years. For 24/7 phone support, call 1-800-543-3267. You can also email LifeVest.Info@zoll.com or visit our support page to send us your question.
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