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A New Single Chamber Implantable Defibrillator with Atrial Sensing: A Practical Demonstration of Sensing and Ease of Implantation
Published on: February 28, 2012
[The clinical practice guidelines of the Sociedad Española de Cardiología on the automatic implantable defibrillator]
J Pérez-Villacastín1, J R Carmona Salinas, A Hernández Madrid
1Unidad de Arritmias, Hospital Gregorio Marañón, Madrid.
Abstract:
Since the first implantation in man in 1980 implantable cardioverter defibrillator technology has greatly improved and the number of devices implanted has increased considerably every year. Non thoracotomy lead systems and biphasic shocks are now the approach of choice, offering an almost 100% success rate. This document reviews the recommendations for qualification of personnel and for the centres implanting and carrying out follow-ups on defibrillators. The current indications for the implantation of implantable cardioverter defibrillator are also addressed.
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