The study by Silva et al. presented the results of a series of cases from a single-center registry of implantable cardiac devices, including 28 implantations of isolated cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) and 14 associated to resynchronization (CRT-ICD), in addition to procedures for generator replacement and handling of electrode cable. ICD and CRT-ICD implantations were considered the strongest predictors of re-admission into the hospital during a six-month period after the surgical procedure, although it is not clear whether there was adjustment by […]