2016
DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2016.06.219
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Internal Cardioverter Defibrillator Use after Implantation of Continuous Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device as Both Bridge to Transplant and Destination Therapy

Abstract: Introduction: Following pacemaker (PM) implant, both atrial fibrillation (AF) and complete atrioventricular block (cAVB), resulting in high burden right ventricular pacing, are independently associated with incident heart failure (HF); however, the combined effect of AF and cAVB in HF development is not well characterized. Methods: A MarketScan ® (MS) Commercial and Medicare Supplemental claims database was used to identify patients ≥18 years old undergoing de novo dual chamber PM implant between 4/2008-3/2014… Show more

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