Why the study?
The registry monitors main epidemiological data, demographics, clinical characteristics, device types, and main indications for PM and ICD therapy in real-world Italian practice.
Population
23 457 PM and 19 023 ICD implantations in Italy during 2017
Design
Prospective multicenter national registry
Key result
In 2017, the Italian registry recorded 23,457 pacemaker and 19,023 ICD implantations, highlighting a high prevalence of dual-chamber pacing (66.7%) and primary prevention ICD use (81.8%).
Authors
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High dual-chamber pacing and primary prevention ICD use observed in Italy; leaves open questions on outcomes and broader guideline adherence.
Observational (n=42,480)
Yes
The 2017 Italian PM and ICD registry demonstrates stable indications for pacing with high use of dual-chamber devices, and a large proportion of prophylactic and biventricular ICDs reflecting adherence to clinical guidelines.
Proclemer et al. (2019) conducted an observational in Patients receiving pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (n=42,480). Pacemaker and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator implantation was evaluated on Epidemiological data, clinical characteristics, indications, and device types. In 2017, the Italian registry recorded 23,457 pacemaker and 19,023 ICD implantations, highlighting a high prevalence of dual-chamber pacing (66.7%) and primary prevention ICD use (81.8%).