Abstract:Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators have been shown to improve survival by terminating life-threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmias. As the devices have become more complex, there has been an increase in the incidence of device and lead malfunction. The device manufacturers issue advisories and recalls to alert physicians of the potential for malfunction. When patients are faced with a recalled device or lead, the initial question is whether or not to replace it. A rational approach to evaluating these pa… Show more
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