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A Prophylactic Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator?
The American Journal of Cardiology, 1996Antiarrhythmic drugs have systematically failed to improve--or have even worsened prognosis--when given prophylactically to "high-risk" patients without previous spontaneous sustained ventricular arrhythmias. In patients who have had > or = 1 episode(s) of near sudden cardiac death or sustained ventricular arrhythmias, randomized studies against ...
P, Brugada, F, Wellens, E, Andries
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Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators in children
Archives of Disease in Childhood, 2014Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) have become an integral component in the management of children with life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias complicating a variety of different inherited and congenital cardiovascular conditions. Implantation often requires novel approaches and configurations to overcome the size and anatomic limitations ...
Elizabeth S, DeWitt, Dominic J, Abrams
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Advances in implantable cardioverter defibrillators
Current Opinion in Cardiology, 2002Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) have become an important therapeutic modality for patients who have had a cardiac arrest or are at risk for life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias. Clinical trials have confirmed the role of the ICD for patients with sustained ventricular arrhythmias and have expanded the indications to include patients ...
Craig, Swygman +4 more
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Use of Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators
Future Cardiology, 2010The implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is the most effective treatment for patients with life-threatening ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation not due to reversible causes. The American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association class I and IIa indications for an ICD are discussed.
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The patient with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 2003Electrophysiologic technology developed over the past 20 years has improved the life expectancy of patients who have survived sudden cardiac death events. Use of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) continues to increase as more indications for the device are researched.
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Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator:
Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 1993Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator. The Ventritex® Cadence® Model V‐100 Tiered Therapy Defibrillator is a third generation antitachyarrhythmia device currently completing clinical trials in the United States. The implantable pulse generator is capable of high energy detibrillation, low energy cardioversion, as well as antitachycardia and ...
E S, Fain, R A, Winkle
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The Automatic Implantable Cardioverter‐Defibrillator
Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, 1984The automatic implantable cardioverter‐defibrillator is an electronic device designed to monitor the heart continuously, to identify malignant ventricular tachyarrhythmias, and then to deliver effective countershock to restore normal rhythm. There are two defibrillating electrodes which are also used for waveform analysis; one is located in the ...
M, Mirowski +6 more
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Exploding Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 2001Exploding Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator. A 79‐year‐old man with a pectoral implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) system underwent periodic defibrillation threshold testing 18 months after implant. Attempted delivery of a 15‐J shock caused a light flash above the pocket and a loud “pop.” High‐voltage lead impedance was < 20 Ω. Pocket
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Implantation of the Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Journal of Cardiac Surgery, 1988Since February 1980 the automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator has been implanted in over 1,500 patients. Sudden death rates have been reduced to 2%-4% annually. This report reviews the implantation techniques, their indications, and our clinical experience in 200 patients.
L, Watkins +7 more
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Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Therapy
The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 2005Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a major healthcare problem worldwide. The majority of SCD events occur in patients with clinically recognized heart disease and most episodes result from ventricular tachyarrhythmias. Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) therapy prevents SCD in specific patient populations.
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