Researchers from University of Manitoba Discuss Findings in Sudden Cardiac Death (Predictors of Appropriate Shock After Generator Replacement In Patients With an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator)

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2021 MAY 07 (NewsRx) - By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Disease Prevention Daily - Fresh data on Sudden Cardiac Death are presented in a new report. According to news reporting from Winnipeg, Canada, by NewsRx journalists, research stated, "Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are indicated for the primary prevention of sudden cardiac death in patients with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). The ongoing risk/benefit profile of an ICD at generator replacement is unknown." The news correspondents obtained a quote from the research from the University of Manitoba, "This study aimed to identify predictors of appropriate ICD shocks and therapies after first ICD generator replacement, and its procedure-related complications. We conducted a multicenter, retrospective cohort study including patients with primary prevention ICDs who underwent generator replacement between April 2005 and July 2015 at three Canadian centers. The primary and secondary outcomes were appropriate ICD shock and any appropriate ICD therapy, respectively. Procedure-related complication rates were also reported. Of the 219 patients in the cohort, 61 (28%) experienced an appropriate shock while 40 (18%) experienced appropriate antitachycardia pacing over a median follow up of 2.2 years.