Adding the implantable cardioverter-defibrillator to cardiac resynchronization therapy is associated with improved long-term survival in ischaemic, but not in non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy

Conclusion
Adding an ICD backup is associated with better survival in CRT recipients. This effect was evident among patients with ICM, but not in patients with NICM.

Source: Europace - March 21, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Witt, C. T., Kronborg, M. B., Nohr, E. A., Mortensen, P. T., Gerdes, C., Jensen, H. K., Nielsen, J. C. Tags: Sudden death and ICDs Source Type: research