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Implantable Cardioverter‐Defibrillators in Children
Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, 2008Implantable cardioverter‐defibrillators (ICD) in adults have shown to be safe and effective for both primary and secondary prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD). In children and patients with congenital heart disease prospective trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of these devices are still lacking.
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Implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation
2018This chapter covers implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) implantation. Pre-procedure considerations such as the operative conditions, counselling, and consent are covered. Patient preparation and the necessary equipment and staff are defined. The implantation procedure is discussed in detail.
Rajesh Chelliah, Raj Khiani
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Implantable cardioverter defibrillator
Abstract This chapter focuses on implantable cardioverter defibrillator. Content is mapped to the ESC Core Curriculum and is ideal for candidates preparing to take the European Exam in Core Cardiology (EECC). To ensure effective revision, material is presented in short sections with bullet lists, tables, and boxes to highlight key facts.Richard Bond, Howell Williams
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Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators
1992Sudden cardiac death due to malignant ventricular arrhythmias is one of the nation’s leading public health problems. An individual suffering such an event has only a 25% chance of survival [1]. Furthermore, patients suffering such an episode are at high risk for recurrent cardiac arrest.
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[Implantable cardioverter defibrillator].
Nihon rinsho. Japanese journal of clinical medicine, 1996ICD therapy has been believed to be a last resort therapy for preventing of sudden death due to VT/VF. Since 1980, when clinical use first began, ICD therapy has rapidly increased in use in Europe and in the United State. In Japan, in 1990 clinical investigation began, and in 1996 it received insurance reimbursement.
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Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators
2013An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is an active implantable medical device primarily used to deliver a high-energy electric shock to the heart via intracardial leads. The electric shock causes concurrent depolarization of all cell membranes in myocardial volume followed by an absolute refractory period.
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Amiodarone or an Implantable Cardioverter–Defibrillator for Congestive Heart Failure
New England Journal of Medicine, 2005Daniel B Mark +2 more
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