A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Kael Wherry
, Reece Holbrook, Lucas Higuera, Francis Fujii
, Diego A. Rodriguez
Kael Wherry
, Reece Holbrook, Lucas Higuera, Francis Fujii
, Diego A. Rodriguez
Abstract Background: Implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICDs) therapy for primary prevention (PP) of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is well-established but underutilized globally. The Improve SCA study has identified a cohort of patients called 1.5 primary prevention (1.5PP), based on PP patients with the presence of documented risk factors: non-sustained ventricular tachycardia, frequent premature ventricular contractions, left ventricular ejection fraction < 25%, and pre-syncope or syncope. Objective: This study evaluated the cost-effectiveness of ICD therapy compared to no ICD among 1.5PP patients […]
Keywords: Cardiovascular Diseases/prevention andcontrol; Defibrillators, Implantable/economy; Cost-Effectiveness Evaluation; Technology Assessment; Biomedical; Death, Sudden Cardiac; Health Evaluation