No Defibrillation Testing Best for ICD Implantation

Summary

Defibrillation testing does not improve the efficacy of first shock after implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) placement, nor does it decrease all-cause mortality. This article presents data from the Shockless Implant Evaluation trial [SIMPLE; NCT00800384].

  • Arrhythmias
  • Interventional Techniques & Devices
  • Cardiology Clinical Trials
  • Cardiology & Cardiovascular Medicine
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