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[The implantable cardioverter/defibrillator]

K H Kuck1, J Siebels, M Schlüter

  • 1Abteilung für Kardiologie, Universitätskrankenhaus Eppendorf, Hamburg.

Herz
|October 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) effectively prevent sudden cardiac death by treating ventricular tachyarrhythmias. However, evidence is lacking to show ICDs reduce overall cardiovascular mortality compared to other therapies.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Devices
  • Electrophysiology

Background:

  • Malignant ventricular tachyarrhythmias remain a significant cause of mortality despite advances in cardiovascular disease treatment.
  • Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), introduced in 1980, are a key therapy for preventing sudden cardiac death.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current status and therapeutic goals of ICD therapy.
  • To assess the efficacy of ICDs in preventing sudden cardiac death and overall cardiovascular mortality.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical practice and technical advancements in ICDs.
  • Analysis of data from clinical investigations on ICD therapy outcomes.

Main Results:

  • ICDs have significantly improved, with technical advances enhancing acceptance and efficacy.
  • ICD therapy is highly effective in preventing sudden arrhythmic death, with annual mortality < 2% in high-risk patients.
  • ICDs do not prevent nonarrhythmic cardiovascular deaths, and evidence for reducing overall cardiovascular mortality is limited.

Conclusions:

  • ICDs are crucial for preventing sudden cardiac death in high-risk patients.
  • Further controlled studies are needed to determine if ICD therapy reduces overall cardiovascular mortality.

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