Clinical data analysis of 83 patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) for sudden cardiac death (SCD) primary prevention has been done. We revealed 5 parameters associated with the detection of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
Viktoria K. Lebedeva +3 more
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Background Remote monitoring (RM) of cardiac implantable electronic devices has been shown to improve cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. To date, no studies have investigated disparities in use and delivery of RM.
H. Immo Lehmann +9 more
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Longevity of implantable cardioverter defibrillators: a comparison among manufacturers and over time
Aims Longevity of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) is crucial for patients and healthcare systems as replacements impact on infection rates and cost-effectiveness.
S. von Gunten +7 more
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Implantable cardioverter defibrillators in the prevention of sudden cardiac death
The article highlights the role of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) in the primary and secondary prevention of sudden cardiac death.
L A Bockeria +4 more
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Experiences of magnetic resonance imaging scanning in patients with pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators [PDF]
Background/Aims Despite the U.S. Food and Drug Adminstration approving a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-conditional pacemaker system in 2011, many physicians remain reluctant to perform MRI scanning in patients with cardiac implantable electronic ...
Donghoon Han +3 more
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Clinical Risk Stratification for Primary Prevention Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Background—A conceptualized model may be useful for understanding risk stratification of primary prevention implantable cardioverter defibrillators considering the competing risks of appropriate implantable cardioverter defibrillator shock versus ...
Douglas S. Lee +13 more
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An unusual case of fungal ball on implantable cardioverter defibrillator wire and literature review
Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) includes pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD). The device infection is classified into pocket and systemic infection.
Hiba Rauf +6 more
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Prevention of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infections: A Review
The importance of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) in the treatment of cardiac rhythm disturbances, heart failure, and the prevention of sudden cardiac death is indisputable.
Grzegorz Sławiński +2 more
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To examine imaging utilization in a matched cohort of patients with and without implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) and to project magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) utilization over a 10‐year period.
S. Nazarian +5 more
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Implantable cardioverter defibrillators for the treatment of arrhythmias and cardiac resynchronisation therapy for the treatment of heart failure: systematic review and economic evaluation [PDF]
Background This assessment updates and expands on two previous technology assessments that evaluated implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) for arrhythmias and cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) for heart failure (HF).
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