What are the complication rates associated with ICD generator replacement in patients with advisory devices?
ICD generator replacement in response to device advisories carries a substantial risk of complications, including death, highlighting the need for careful risk-benefit assessment.
ICD generator replacement in patients with advisory devices is associated with a substantial rate of complications, including death. These complications need to be considered in the development of guidelines determining the appropriate treatment of patients with advisory devices.
Paul A. Gould (Tue,) studied this question.