Implantable Cardioverter‐Defibrillators in Children: A 14‐Year Population‐Based Study

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Authors

Marko Bjeloševič · National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases

Peter Olejník · National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases

Jaroslav Tomko · National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases

Michal Chalupka · National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases

Viera Illíková · National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases

Abstract

Pediatric ICD therapy is limited by substantial device-related morbidity and imperfect risk stratification for primary prevention. The emerging S-ICD and EV-ICD systems represent promising, less invasive alternatives for selected pediatric patients.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Arrhythmia

Volume 42, Issue 2, pp. e70308-e70308

DOI: 10.1002/joa3.70308

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