Key result
Among 8 pregnant women at risk for sudden cardiac death, use of a wearable cardioverter-defibrillator resulted in 0 appropriate or inappropriate shocks being recorded.
Why the study?
Pregnancy can trigger or worsen life-threatening arrhythmias, but radiation concerns cause reluctance for ICD implantation, making wearable cardioverter-defibrillators a potential option.
Is the wearable cardioverter-defibrillator feasible and safe for pregnant women at risk for sudden cardiac death?
Design
Retrospective study
Authors
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Supports feasibility in this small series; leaves open efficacy, safety, and adherence in larger prospective studies.
Observational (n=8)
Is the wearable cardioverter-defibrillator feasible and safe for pregnant women at risk for sudden cardiac death?
The wearable cardioverter-defibrillator is a feasible option for monitoring and protecting pregnant women at risk for sudden cardiac death, though adherence can be challenging and its effectiveness remains unclear due to a lack of recorded shocks in this small series.
Olic et al. (2022) conducted an observational in Pregnancy with risk for life-threatening arrhythmias (n=8). Wearable cardioverter-defibrillator (WCD) was evaluated on Appropriate or inappropriate WCD shocks. Among 8 pregnant women at risk for sudden cardiac death, use of a wearable cardioverter-defibrillator resulted in 0 appropriate or inappropriate shocks being recorded.
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