Prophylactic Implantation of a Defibrillator in Patients with Myocardial Infarction and Reduced Ejection Fraction

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Authors

Arthur J. Moss · University of Rochester Medical Center

Wojciech Zaręba

William J. Hall

Helmut Klein · University Hospital Magdeburg

David J. Wilber

David S. Cannom · Good Samaritan Hospital

Abstract

In patients with a prior myocardial infarction and advanced left ventricular dysfunction, prophylactic implantation of a defibrillator improves survival and should be considered as a recommended therapy.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 346, Issue 12, pp. 877-883

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa013474

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