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- The study evaluates the use and effectiveness of wearable cardiovascular defibrillators (WCD) in Japan, using a nationwide claims database.
- It identifies that patients with previous cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA), ventricular arrhythmia, or cardiomyopathy are more likely to need permanent implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs).
- Interestingly, the study notes that female patients are less likely to require these permanent devices, highlighting important demographic factors in treatment.
Article Abstract
Background: The current status of wearable cardiovascular defibrillators (WCD) use in Japan is unclear.
Methods: Using a nationwide claims database of Japan, we assessed characteristics of patients using WCD and factors influencing subsequent implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation.
Results: In 1049 cases, those with prior cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA) or ventricular arrhythmia, cardiomyopathy, or device-related issues were more likely to require permanent ICDs, whereas females were less likely.
Conclusions: Prior CPA or fatal arrhythmia, underlying cardiomyopathy, or device-related issues were associated with future permanent ICD implantation. These findings offer insights into the current status of WCD use in Japan.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11317743 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/joa3.13113 | DOI Listing |
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