Why the study?
Do implantable cardioverter-defibrillators prevent sudden death in pediatric patients?
Do implantable cardioverter-defibrillators prevent sudden death in pediatric patients?
While ICDs are increasingly used in pediatric patients based on adult data, current evidence is limited to small retrospective studies, highlighting the need for large prospective trials.
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Should not yet change pediatric ICD practice; leaves open need for prospective trials to confirm benefit and safety.
Kevin Shannon (2002) studied this question.
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