Key result
Emergency ICD follow-up visits required complex electrophysiologist involvement (skill level C) significantly more often than regular visits (60% vs 20%, P=0.001).
Why the study?
What level of expertise is required for routine versus emergency follow-up visits in patients with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator?
Observational (n=351)
No
What level of expertise is required for routine versus emergency follow-up visits in patients with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator?
Absolute Event Rate: 60% vs 20%
p-value: p=0.001
While routine ICD follow-up can often be managed by general cardiologists, emergency visits frequently require the specialized expertise of an electrophysiologist.
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Emergency ICD visits associated with more frequent complex EP involvement; leaves open optimal staffing models for routine versus urgent follow-up.
Schaer et al. (2006) conducted an observational in Patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) (n=351). Emergency vs regular outpatient visits vs. Regular visits was evaluated on Required skill levels (A, B, C) for ICD follow-up visits (p=0.001). Emergency ICD follow-up visits required complex electrophysiologist involvement (skill level C) significantly more often than regular visits (60% vs 20%, P=0.001).