Indications for implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement in ischemic cardiomyopathy and after myocardial infarction

Publication Date

2011

Journal Title

Curr Heart Fail Rep

Abstract

Dramatic reductions in the rate of sudden cardiac death due to use of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) have been well-established in several large randomized clinical trials including patients with left ventricular dysfunction after myocardial infarction. This article reviews the literature regarding ICD utilization in the postinfarction population, with a strong emphasis on recent clinical trials. The most current indications for, and timing of, ICD implantation postinfarction also are summarized. © 2011 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.

Volume Number

8

Issue Number

4

Pages

252 - 259

Document Type

Article

Status

Faculty

Facility

School of Medicine

Primary Department

Cardiology

PMID

21769565

DOI

10.1007/s11897-011-0069-1

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