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Modern physiological approach to inappropriate ICD shocks due to atrial fibrillation with very fast ventricular response. A case report
BackgroundFast-conducting atrial fibrillation misinterpreted as ventricular tachycardia is the leading cause for inappropriate shocks in patients...
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Addressing PTSD in Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Patients: State-of-the-Art Management of ICD Shock and PTSD
Purpose of ReviewThis paper reviews the unique processes and treatments of post-traumatic stress in implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)...
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Subcutaneous ICD for more and transvenous ICD for few?!
Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) have been shown to reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death in primary or secondary prevention with...
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Right ventricular systolic function as a predictor of appropriate ICD therapy
BackgroundRecent studies have shown that right ventricular dysfunction is associated with a significantly increased risk of sudden cardiac death. The...
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Deep learning-based insights on T:R ratio behaviour during prolonged screening for S-ICD eligibility
BackgroundA major predictor of eligibility of subcutaneous implantable cardiac defibrillators (S-ICD) is the T:R ratio. The eligibility cut-off of...
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Inappropriate shocks following recent generator replacement
In a 64-year-old male patient with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) for secondary prevention of sudden cardiac death, a shock occurred...
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Impact of signal-averaged electrocardiography findings on appropriate shocks in prophylactic implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients with nonischemic systolic heart failure
BackgroundAppropriate shock therapy is associated with subsequent all-cause death in heart failure (HF) patients who receive an implantable...
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Depressive symptoms in patients after primary and secondary prophylactic ICD implantation
ObjectiveImplantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) are successfully used to treat life-threatening arrhythmias and prevent sudden cardiac death....
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Hospital utilisation and the costs associated with complications of ICD implantation in a contemporary primary prevention cohort
IntroductionImplantation of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is standard care for primary prevention of sudden cardiac death. However,...
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Enhancing patient acceptance of ICD implantation through structured shared decision making: conversation is key
BackgroundImplantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-D) are lifesaving treatments for...
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Impact of right ventricular pacing site on the subcutaneous ICD sensing—a step towards personalised device therapy?
BackgroundPatients with an existing subcutaneous implantable cardiac defibrillator (S-ICD) may develop a pacing indication. When transvenous pacing...
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Assessment of ICD eligibility in non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy patients: a position statement by the Task Force of the Dutch Society of Cardiology
International guidelines recommend implantation of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) in non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy (NICM) patients...
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Implantable vagus nerve stimulation system performance is not affected by internal or external defibrillation shocks
PurposeAutonomic regulation therapy (ART) for heart failure (HF) is delivered using vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), and has been associated with...
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Non-transvenous ICD therapy: current status and beyond
Subcutaneous implantable cardioverter/defibrillators (S-ICDs) have been developed to offer ICD treatment to patients without venous access to the...
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Physical function, psychological adjustment, and self-efficacy following sudden cardiac arrest and an initial implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) in a social cognitive theory intervention: secondary analysis of a randomized control trial
BackgroundSudden cardiac arrest (SCA) survivorship results in unique issues in return to physical and psychological function. The purpose of the...
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Efficacy of ICD/CRT-D Remote Monitoring in Patients With HFrEF: a Bayesian Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Purpose of ReviewTo evaluate remote monitoring using implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) or cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator...
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Combined Use of S-ICD and Absorbable Antibacterial Envelopes: A Proof-of-concept Study
BackgroundAbsorbable antibacterial envelopes (AAEs) are currently recommended in patients undergoing a transvenous ICD implantation in cases at high...
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Secondary prevention implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) therapy: value in octogenarians
BackgroundImplantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) therapy is well established for secondary prevention, but studies on the efficacy and safety...
