The implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) represented a breakthrough in the prevention of sudden cardiac death. In addition to its use in secondary prevention, the indication of ICD therapy in primary prevention is also being intensively researched. A study published last year evaluated the relevance of ICD implantation in the acute phase of acute myocarditis and a registry study investigated the benefits of a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) for the prevention of sudden cardiac death in post-infarction patients.
Autoren
- Mirjam Peter, M.Sc.
Publikation
- HAUSARZT PRAXIS
Related Topics
You May Also Like
- New perspectives for clinics and research
Ageing, cellular senescence and Parkinson’s disease
- From early intervention to individualization
The new guidelines at a glance
- Artificial intelligence
Dr. ChatGPT: Large language models in everyday clinical practice
- Focus on prevention
Colorectal cancer screening – an update
- COPD therapy
Drug therapy – Update 2025
- From symptom to diagnosis
Oncology – Thymoma
- Shared decision making
Participatory decision-making using the example of diets for type 1 diabetes
- Patient-centered rounds in medicine