Arq. Bras. Cardiol. 2017; 108(3): 283-284
Prognosis Determinants after Cardioverter-Defibrillators Implantation in Brazil
DOI: 10.5935/abc.20170034
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 functional class or left ventricular ejection fraction.
We have recently published the results of short, medium, and long term follow-ups of all ICD and CRT-ICD implantations funded by The Brazilian Unified Healthcare System (SUS) in all of Brazil, between 2001 and 2007, including 3,295 ICD implantations in 85 hospitals and 681 CRT-ICD implantations in 50 hospitals.
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