Population
Global data on cardiac pacemaker and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implants in 2005 from 43 countries
Comparison
Cardiac pacemaker and implantable… vs 2001 survey data
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Worldwide CIED implant growth supports expanding access; leaves open questions on regional appropriateness and long-term outcomes.
This global survey highlights a significant worldwide increase in the use of cardiac pacemakers and ICDs between 2001 and 2005, alongside a shift towards more advanced pacing modes.
Mond et al. (2008) studied this question.
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