what side of chest is icd implanted
How the ICD Is Put into the Body. The ICD is usually implanted on the left side of your chest. Implantation does not require open heart surgery (your chest will not be opened). During implantation: An incision is made in the skin below the collarbone.This creates a âpocketâ to hold the ICD.ow the ICD Is Put into the Body. The ICD is usually implanted on the left side of your chest. Implantation does not require open heart surgery (your chest will not be opened). During implantation: An incision is made in the skin below the collarbone.