Primary prevention implantable cardioverter-defibrillators in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy —Are there predictors of appropriate therapy?

Identifying patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) who warrant a primary prevention implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is crucial. ICDs are effective in terminating life-threatening arrhythmias; however, ICDs carry risks of complications.

Source: Heart Rhythm - August 11, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Adaya Weissler-Snir, Paul Dorian, Harry Rakowski, Melanie Care, Danna Spears Source Type: research