Impact of different selection policies on subcutaneous ICD implants and therapies.

Idris Harding Amit KauraArthur YuePaul RobertsFrancis MurgatroydPaul A Scott

Published in: Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE (2020)

One in three patients receiving ICDs may be suitable for SQID under current ESC and AHA/ACC/HRS guidelines. This proportion is influenced significantly by the selection criteria used, and the criteria used by a physician should be informed by the estimated survival of the patient, risk of shocks for MVT, future pacing, and CRT requirements.

Keyphrases

cardiac resynchronization therapy
primary care
emergency department
public health
case report
current status
clinical practice
left ventricular
soft tissue
atrial fibrillation