Association between socioeconomic factors and ICD implantation in a publicly financed health care system: a Danish nationwide study
ConclusionImplantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation rates increased over the study period. CHF, previous IHD and high income were associated with ICD implantation, while older age and non-shockable rhythm was associated with lower odds of ICD implantation. Implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation was associated with higher survival rates.
Source: Europace - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
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