Association between the Charlson comorbidity index and outcomes after implantable cardioverter defibrillator generator replacement
ConclusionsCCI is predictive of mortality following ICD generator replacement. The benefit of ICD replacement in patients with CCI score ≥5 should be investigated in prospective studies.
Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - Category: Cardiology Authors: Mustapha M. Amin,
Chance M. Witt,
Jonathan W. Waks,
Ramila A. Mehta,
Paul A. Friedman,
Daniel B. Kramer,
Alfred E. Buxton,
Siva K. Mulpuru,
David O. Hodge,
Rebecca J. Frey,
Nicolette K. Frederick,
Yong ‐Mei Cha,
Jorge Brenes‐Salazar,
Mali Tags: DEVICES Source Type: research