Regional Variation in the Use of Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators for Primary Prevention
Matlock DD, Peterson PN, Heidenreich PA, Lucas FL, Malenka DJ, Wang Y, Curtis JP, Kutner JS, Fisher ES, Masoudi FA. Regional Variation in the Use of Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators for Primary Prevention. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2010, 4: 114-121. PMID: 21139094, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.110.958264.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary prevention ICDsProportion of patientsTrial inclusion criteriaInclusion criteriaPrimary preventionTrial criteriaPhysician supplyNational Cardiovascular Data RegistryImplantable cardioverter defibrillatorHospital referral regionsRace-adjusted ratesCross-sectional analysisICD implantationICD placementCardioverter defibrillatorReferral regionsData registryPotential overusePatientsICDDeath variesRate ratioService populationGeographic variationRegional variation