Use and long-term outcomes of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, 1990 to 2009

The clinical course of patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators: Extended experience on clinical outcome, device replacements, and device-related complications

“…Other observational studies reported similar mortality rates, although most follow-up periods did not exceed 5 years in these studies. [10][11][12][13][14][15] The incidence of all-cause mortality of ICD recipients was higher in the secondary prevention population; this has not been described before and was only apparent after stratifying for ICD and CRT-D treatments. However, closely reviewing the 3-year mortality rates observed in primary and secondary prevention trials demonstrates a comparable trend.…”

“…9 Followup in observational studies does not exceed 5 years, while many patients live more than a decade after device implantation. [10][11][12][13][14][15] Therefore, the aim of the present study was to provide an overview of the long-term clinical outcome of ICD and CRT-D recipients in a large cohort outside the setting of a clinical trial. Clinical outcome includes all-cause mortality, device therapy, device replacements, and device-related complications.…”

Life expectancy after implantation of a first cardiac permanent pacemaker (1995–2008): A population-based study

“…The data sources for the study cohort have been described previously [10]. Briefly, the study used de-identified, linked data prepared by the Data Linkage Branch of the Health Department of WA.…”

Cardiovascular Critical Care

“…Given the aging critical care population and the escalating global use of implantable cardiac technologies (18,19), the prevalence of these devices in the ICU will likely rise. A practical understanding of these technologies and enhanced comfort in managing emergency complications (including infection and arrhythmia) becomes increasingly more important.…”