Implications of cardiac resynchronization therapy and prophylactic defibrillator implantation among patients eligible for heart transplantation

This study analyzed the relations and time-related changes in eligibility for cardiac resynchronization therapy and prophylactic defibrillator implantation in 161 potential candidates for heart transplantation. Although up to 62% of patients who fulfilled the severity criteria for heart transplantat...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American journal of cardiology 2004-02, Vol.93 (3), p.371-373
Hauptverfasser:	Pedone, Chiara, Grigioni, Francesco, Boriani, Giuseppe, Lofiego, Carla, Vassallo, Pier Luigi, Potena, Luciano, Coccolo, Fabio, Magnani, Gaia, Biffi, Mauro, Martignani, Cristian, Frabetti, Lorenzo, Zannoli, Romano, Magelli, Carlo, Branzi, Angelo
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Aged Biological and medical sciences Cardiac Pacing, Artificial Cardiology Cardiology. Vascular system Defibrillators Defibrillators, Implantable Electric Countershock Eligibility Determination Female Heart Heart Failure - therapy Heart Transplantation Humans Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Severity of Illness Index Time Factors Transplants & implants Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:	This study analyzed the relations and time-related changes in eligibility for cardiac resynchronization therapy and prophylactic defibrillator implantation in 161 potential candidates for heart transplantation. Although up to 62% of patients who fulfilled the severity criteria for heart transplantation were eligible for either device, this percentage increased as clinical/instrumental parameters of heart failure severity worsened.
ISSN:	0002-9149 1879-1913
DOI:	10.1016/j.amjcard.2003.10.024