Primary prophylaxis with the implantable cardioverter-defibrillator: The need for improved risk satisfaction

Article Abstract:

Identification of patients at risk for sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a major challenge for the medical community. The guidelines recommend that survivors of cardiac arrest receive an implantable cardioverter-defibrilltor (ICD) for secondary prophylaxis of SCD, but identifying individuals for primary prophylaxis of SCD with an ICD is proven difficult.

Patient monitoring equipment

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Primary prophylaxis with the implantable cardioverter-defibrillator: The need for improved risk satisfaction

Article Abstract:

Identification of patients at risk for sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a major challenge for the medical community. The guidelines recommend that survivors of cardiac arrest receive an implantable cardioverter-defibrilltor (ICD) for secondary prophylaxis of SCD, but identifying individuals for primary prophylaxis of SCD with an ICD is proven difficult.

Science & research, Care and treatment, Research, Cardiac patients, Prophylaxis

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Prophylactic defibrillator implantation in patients with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy

Article Abstract:

The importance of prophylactic implantation of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), to prevent sudden deaths in patients with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy, is evaluated with the help of a study.

Prevention, Complications and side effects, Heart diseases, Cardiomyopathy, Myocardial diseases

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