ICD implantation for secondary prevention in patients with ventricular arrhythmia in the setting of acute cardiac ischemia and a history of myocardial infarction.
Vincent F van DijkAnne-Floor B E QuastJeroen SchaapJippe C BaltJ C KelderMaurits C E F WijffelsJoris R de GrootLucas V A BoersmaPublished in: Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology (2020)
On the basis of these data, ICD implantation seems warranted in patients with history of MI presenting with VA in the setting of an ACS, despite preserved LV function and adequate revascularization. Further trials, preferably randomizes, should be performed to address these findings.
Keyphrases
- left ventricular
- heart failure
- liver failure
- acute coronary syndrome
- catheter ablation
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- electronic health record
- respiratory failure
- coronary artery bypass grafting
- case report
- drug induced
- aortic dissection
- atrial fibrillation
- coronary artery disease
- machine learning
- mechanical ventilation