[Implantable automatic defibrillators and their deactivation, a necessary conversation. Literature review].

The use of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) has been on the rise. Patients using ICDs inevitably transit towards the end of life at some point, including some who develop terminal illnesses. In this context, it is relevant to discuss and evaluate the deactivation of these devices with the aim of addressing patients' comfort and avoiding shocks during the end-of-life phase.