Original paper

Improving the utilization of implantable cardioverter defibrillators for sudden cardiac arrest prevention (Improve SCA) in developing countries: Clinical characteristics and reasons for implantation refusal

Volume: 41, Issue: 12, Pages: 1619 - 1626
Published: Oct 31, 2018
Abstract
Background Despite available evidence that implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) reduce all‐cause mortality among patients at risk for sudden cardiac death, utilization of ICDs is low especially in developing countries. Objective To summarize reasons for ICD or cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator implant refusal by patients at risk for sudden cardiac arrest (Improve SCA) in developing countries. Methods Primary prevention...
Paper Details
Title
Improving the utilization of implantable cardioverter defibrillators for sudden cardiac arrest prevention (Improve SCA) in developing countries: Clinical characteristics and reasons for implantation refusal
Published Date
Oct 31, 2018
Volume
41
Issue
12
Pages
1619 - 1626
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