When to consider an implantable cardioverter defibrillator following myocardial infarction?
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Abstract
After reading this article the reader should be familiar with: Current guidelines for implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) use post myocardial infarction (MI) and ischaemic cardiomyopathy. Primary prevention ICD guidelines. Secondary prevention ICD guidelines. Non-sustained ventricular tachycardia in patients post MI and the use of ICDs. Programming ICDs.
Medical subject headings
- Arrhythmias, Cardiac
- Defibrillators, Implantable
- Electric Countershock
- Myocardial Infarction
- Primary Prevention
- Secondary Prevention