Publications by authors named "Lorenzo Pontillo"
J Am Heart Assoc
February 2021
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the outcomes of patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) undergoing generator replacement (GR) based on their ongoing need for ICDs.
- One-third of the 371 patients did not meet the criteria for ongoing ICD use, and these patients experienced significantly fewer appropriate shocks and lower mortality rates compared to those with persistent ICD indications.
- Key predictors of 1-year mortality included the presence of persistent ICD indication, advanced age, chronic renal impairment, and permanent atrial fibrillation.
