Key result
Congestive heart failure mortality is attributable to dysrhythmic sudden death in up to 50% of cases, with the roles of amiodarone and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators continuing to evolve.
Why the study?
What is the evolving role of amiodarone and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators in managing ventricular dysrhythmias and sudden death mortality in patients with congestive heart failure?
Population
Patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) at risk for ventricular dysrhythmias and sudden death
Design
Review
Authors
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Emphasizes arrhythmia risk in HF care; leaves open refined amiodarone-ICD indications amid therapeutic advances.
What is the evolving role of amiodarone and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators in managing ventricular dysrhythmias and sudden death mortality in patients with congestive heart failure?
This review highlights the significant contribution of sudden death to heart failure mortality and discusses the evolving therapeutic roles of amiodarone and ICDs in its management.
Leier et al. (2000) conducted a review in Congestive heart failure. Amiodarone and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator was evaluated. Congestive heart failure mortality is attributable to dysrhythmic sudden death in up to 50% of cases, with the roles of amiodarone and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators continuing to evolve.
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