Electrophysiology Studies in Patients Undergoing ICD Implantation: Findings from the NCDR®
CHENG A, WANG Y, BERGER RD, CALKINS H, BUXTON AE, CURTIS JP, LAMPERT R. Electrophysiology Studies in Patients Undergoing ICD Implantation: Findings from the NCDR®. Pacing And Clinical Electrophysiology 2012, 35: 912-918. PMID: 22670627, DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2012.03441.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsICD implantationElectrophysiology studyEjection fractionSudden deathDe novo ICD implantationSecondary prevention ICD recipientsSudden death risk stratificationLeft ventricular ejection fractionImplantable cardioverter defibrillator implantationNarrow QRS intervalPrimary prevention ICDsDeath risk stratificationCardioverter-defibrillator implantationCongestive heart failureVentricular ejection fractionHigher ejection fractionHistory of syncopeMonomorphic ventricular tachycardiaLogistic regression analysisFuture ICD therapyHierarchical logistic regression analysisICD therapyClinical characteristicsComplication rateDefibrillator implantation