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[Implantable defibrillator. Update].

P Maury1, J Schläpfer, J Metzger

  • 1Division de cardiologie, CHUV, Lausanne.

Revue Medicale De La Suisse Romande
|June 13, 2001
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The implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) effectively treats dangerous heart rhythms and reduces cardiac death. This review covers ICDs, their implantation, complications, and current usage based on clinical trials.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Devices
  • Electrophysiology

Context:

  • Life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias pose a significant risk.
  • Traditional therapies for arrhythmias have shown insufficient reliability.
  • The implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) has emerged as a leading treatment modality.

Purpose:

  • To review the working principles of ICDs.
  • To detail ICD implant techniques.
  • To discuss complications and management of issues in implanted patients.
  • To examine current ICD indications based on recent clinical trials.

Summary:

  • ICDs are devices designed to detect and treat life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
  • Their effectiveness in reducing sudden cardiac death and overall cardiac mortality is well-established.

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  • This review elaborates on the device's function, implantation procedures, potential complications, and patient management.
  • Current indications for ICD implantation are analyzed in light of contemporary clinical evidence.

    • Impact:

    • ICDs have significantly improved outcomes for patients at risk of sudden cardiac death.
    • Understanding ICDs, their implantation, and management is crucial for clinicians.
    • This review provides a comprehensive overview to guide clinical practice and patient care.