Longevity of implantable cardioverter defibrillators: a comparison among manufacturers and over time

Conclusion Implantable cardioverter defibrillator longevity increased in contemporary models independent of manufacturer and pacing mode. Still, significant differences exist among manufacturers. These results might impact on device selection.

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Source: Europace - May 24, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: von Gunten, S., Schaer, B. A., Yap, S.-C., Szili-Torok, T., Kühne, M., Sticherling, C., Osswald, S., Theuns, D. A. M. J. Tags: Sudden death and ICDs Source Type: research