A Shocking End to the Defibrillator as We Know It: Unmet Needs and the Case for a Stand-Alone Device that Uses Pacing Only to Treat the Risk of Life-Threatening Arrhythmias

摘要

The defining feature of an ICD is its capacity to deliver a shock. However, the past decade has seen a marked de-emphasis on the perceived value, necessity and safety of shocks. As a consumer product, it is time to reimagine the ICD, decoupling the shock feature from pacing and antitachycardia pacing.