Key influences of VDD (DX) ICD selection: Results from a prospective, national survey.

Máté VámosMarianna NemethBence KesoiRoland PappBalazs PolgarMihaly RuppertCsaba MiklerAttila LiptakTorda SelleyTibor BalazsTamas Szili-TorokEndre ZimaGabor Zoltan Duraynull null

Published in: Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE (2024)

In the current national survey, the most important influencing factors indicated by the implanters for selecting a DX ICD were the elevated risk of stroke or sinus/SVT and a potential need for CRT upgrade in the future. These findings support the use of a previously published decision-making flowchart.

Keyphrases

decision making
atrial fibrillation
current status
cardiac resynchronization therapy
heart failure
randomized controlled trial
risk assessment
systematic review
left ventricular