Chronic Kidney Disease and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Related Complications: 16 Years of Experience

CKD and ICD Related Complications Introduction Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implantation has become an accepted therapy for the prevention of sudden cardiac death. However, serious comorbidities such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) are influencing the beneficial effects of ICD therapy. In this study, the association between kidney function and the occurrence of ICD related complications was assessed. Methods All patients receiving an ICD or cardiac resynchronization therapy‐defibrillator between 1996 and 2012 were included. Renal function was categorized as: glomerular filtration rate (GFR) >90, GFR 30–90 or GFR