Management of patients receiving implantable cardiac defibrillator ...

Risks and Success of ICD Insertion - Stanford Health Care

At Home · Wound Care. Patients are instructed not to lift the elbow that is on the side of the defibrillator above the ear for 4 weeks after implantation.

Complications and inappropriate shocks in pediatric patients ...

Nineteen patients received a TV-ICD (median age, 11 [range, 5-16] years; BMI, 19.2 kg/m2, 79% single-chamber). Survival free from the primary endpoint at 5 ...

An analysis of the managed ventricular pacing trial - Heart Rhythm

Characterization of health care utilization in patients receiving implantable cardioverter-defibrillator therapies: An analysis of the managed ...

A systematic review of ICD complications in ... - Open Heart

Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implantation carries a significant risk of complications, however published estimates appear inconsistent.

Defibrillators (ICDs) for Heart Arrhythmias - Abbott Cardiovascular

An implantable cardioverter defibrillator, or ICD, is a battery-run device used to continuously monitor and help regulate fast heart rates.

Implantable defibrillators : complications under-estimated and ...

The most common cause of death among patients who received any ICD shock was progressive heart failure. The authors speculated that ...

Impact of implantable-cardioverter-defibrillator trials on clinical ...

Impact of implantable-cardioverter-defibrillator trials on clinical management of patients with heart failure · Abstract · Key Points.

Implantable cardioverter defibrillator | Heart and Stroke Foundation

When an ICD delivers its electrical impulse, some patients report feeling a fluttering in their chest with no discomfort or pain. Others say that they feel a “ ...

Frequently Asked Questions: Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)

If pacing is unsuccessful, it will deliver a shock to the heart. Where does it get implanted? The device is implanted under the superficial skin tissues in a ...

Advances in the Treatment of Arrhythmias: Implantable Cardioverter ...

Based on the results of the AVID trial, the implantable cardioverter-defibrillator is considered the preferred treatment in patients with ...

Having an implantable cardioverter defibrillator

Although rare, some patients have commented that they were not aware of receiving the electrical ... Contact the cardiac rhythm management team on 0203 313 3943 ( ...

The treatment of patients with infected implantable cardioverter ...

During the initial phase encompassing the early years, all devices were implanted by thoracotomy with extrapericardial or epicardial placement of defibrillation ...

What Is a Defibrillator? | Mass General Brigham

Most patients receive a primary prevention ICD, but sometimes doctors recommend an ICD for someone who's already had a cardiac arrest. “If ...

Managing Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs ...

For patients having surgery above the umbilicus, it is important to disable ICD tachycardia therapy and for patients with pacemakers, rate responsiveness should ...

Information booklet for patients having an Implantable Cardioverter ...

You should take care with hobbies or sports which involve repetitive, vigorous above-the-shoulder movement on the side of the ICD, such as golf and racquet ...

Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)

The leads run from the pulse generator to positions most often inside the heart, but occasionally on its outer surface. The leads are most often implanted by a ...

2017 AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline for Management of Patients with ...

Intended to guide management of adults who have ventricular arrhythmias or who are at risk for sudden cardiac death (SCD).

Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator Information - ICD - Mount Sinai

Most quickly they return to their normal activity level. Full recovery takes about 4 to 6 weeks. Ask your provider how much you can use the arm on the side of ...

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Therapy Patient Handbook

With paroxysmal AF, your heart rhythm is normal most of the time. When episodes of AF develop, they end on their own without treatment, although they can ...

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) - UCSF Health

Once the implantable cardioverter defibrillator is in place, some doctors want to see their patients every two months – or more often, depending on the level of ...