Do we need defibrillation threshold testing?: A pilot study

Do we need defibrillation threshold testing?: A pilot study

Defibrillation threshold testing (DFT) is a standard procedure during implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implantation, however, it is not without risks. We compared the one-year follow-up period in ICD-implanted patients, with and without DFT performed during implantation, for preventiv...

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Main Authors: Kovačević-Kostić Nataša, Karan Radmila, Obrenović-Kirćanski Biljana, Velinović M., Vraneš M., Mitrović P., Milašinović G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Belgrade, University of Novi Sad 2013-01-01
Series:Archives of Biological Sciences
Subjects:
implantable cardioverter defibrillator
defibrillation threshold testing
sudden cardiac death
primary prevention
heart failure
treatment
Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0354-4664/2013/0354-46641302465K.pdf

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