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World J Cardiol. Mar 26, 2021; 13(3): 46-54
Published online Mar 26, 2021. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v13.i3.46
Published online Mar 26, 2021. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v13.i3.46
Clinic, n (%) | RM, n (%) | |
n | 45 | 111 |
Age at implant (year) | 63.6 ± 13.0 | 64.2 ± 11.5 |
Male | 30 (85.7) | 85 (82.5) |
NYHA functional class | ||
I | 12 (34.3) | 40 (38.8) |
II | 18 (51.4) | 52 (50.5) |
III | 5(14.3) | 11 (10.7) |
Cardiac disease category | ||
Coronary artery disease | 21 (60.0) | 54 (52.4) |
Non ischaemic dilated cardiomyopathy | 4 (11.4) | 15 (14.6) |
Primary electrical disease | 3 (8.6) | 5 (4.9) |
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy | 1 (2.9) | 6 (5.8) |
Valvular heart disease | 1 (2.9) | 2 (1.9) |
Hypertensive | 1 (2.9) | 3 (2.9) |
Other cardiomyopathy | 1 (2.9) | 5 (4.9) |
Undetermined | 2 (5.7) | 10 (9.7) |
None | 1 (2.9) | 1 (1.0) |
ECG history of | ||
Sustained ventricular tachycardia | 7 (20.0) | 24 (23.3) |
Ventricular fibrillation | 6 (17.1) | 19 (18.4) |
Torsade de pointes | 1 (2.9) | 3 (2.9) |
Indication for ICD | ||
Primary | 20 (57.1) | 57 (55.3) |
Secondary | 15 (42.9) | 46 (44.7) |
Implanted device | ||
Single chamber ICD | 13 (37.1) | 27 (26.2) |
Dual chamber ICD | 19 (54.3) | 74 (71.8) |
CRT-D | 5 (14.3) | 23 (22.3) |
Type of implant | ||
Original | 30 (85.7) | 83 (80.6) |
Replacement | 5 (14.3) | 20 (19.4) |
Drug therapy | ||
Beta-blocker | 25 (71.4) | 69 (70.0) |
Digoxin | 2 (5.7) | 12 (11.7) |
Amiodarone | 4 (11.4) | 8 (7.8) |
Manufacturer | ||
Biotronik | 11 (31.4) | 44 (42.7) |
Boston scientific/guidant | 8 (28.8) | 0 (0)1 |
Medtronic | 5 (14.3) | 41 (39.8) |
St Jude Medical | 11 (31.4) | 18 (17.5) |
- Citation: Callum K, Graune C, Bowman E, Molden E, Leslie SJ. Remote monitoring of implantable defibrillators is associated with fewer inappropriate shocks and reduced time to medical assessment in a remote and rural area. World J Cardiol 2021; 13(3): 46-54
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v13/i3/46.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4330/wjc.v13.i3.46