Comparable Efficacy in Ischemic and Non-Ischemic ICD Recipients for the Primary Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death

Comparable Efficacy in Ischemic and Non-Ischemic ICD Recipients for the Primary Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death

(1) Background: In patients suffering from heart failure, the main causes of death are either hemodynamic failure, or ventricular arrhythmias. The only tool to significantly reduce arrhythmic sudden death is the implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), but not all patients benefit to the same e...

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Main Authors: Andreea Maria Ursaru, Antoniu Octavian Petris, Irina Iuliana Costache, Nicolae Dan Tesloianu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Biomedicines
Subjects:
primary prevention of sudden cardiac death
non-ischemic cardiomyopathy
ischemic cardiomyopathy
appropriate ICD therapy
mortality rate comparison
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/9/11/1595

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