Effect of ICD implantation on cardiovascular outcomes in patients with cardiac amyloidosis: A systematic review and meta ‐anaylsis

ConclusionThe frequency of appropriate ICD treatment in cardiac amyloidosis is low and is not predicted by nonsustained ventricular tachycardia. Male gender is associated with appropriate ICD treatment. New York Heart Association class III or IV heart failure is associated with lower rate of appropriate ICD treatment.

Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - June 12, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ahmad Halawa, Henok G. Woldu, Kristina Gifft Kacey, Martin A. Alpert Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research