AUTOMATED WEARABLE BELT CARDIAC DEFIBRILLATOR

An automated wearable belt cardiac defibrillator (BCD) for wearing by a subject, comprising: at least two patches adapted for adhering to the subject each comprising a defibrillation electrode and an ECG sensor; and a BCD controller connected to each of the patches, wherein the patches comprise an adhesive adapted for long-term adhering of the patches to the subject, wherein the adhesive is a biocompatible adhesive, wherein the patches and adhesive are adapted for movement of the subject while the patches are adhered to the subject, wherein the patches are replaceable, wherein the controller is housed in a belt for wearing by the subject, wherein the belt is adapted for being flexible, wherein the adaptation for being flexible comprises a plurality of compartments for housing components of the controller, wherein a method for usage of the BCD comprises: following completion of an operational period, positioning of the patches to alternative locations on the subject wherein each of the alternate locations represents an alternate shock vector.