Implications of cardiac resynchronization therapy and prophylactic defibrillator implantation among patients eligible for heart transplantation

This study analyzed the relations and time-related changes in eligibility for cardiac resynchronization therapy and prophylactic defibrillator implantation in 161 potential candidates for heart transplantation. Although up to 62% of patients who fulfilled the severity criteria for heart transplantat...

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Published in:The American journal of cardiology 2004-02, Vol.93 (3), p.371-373
Main Authors: Pedone, Chiara, Grigioni, Francesco, Boriani, Giuseppe, Lofiego, Carla, Vassallo, Pier Luigi, Potena, Luciano, Coccolo, Fabio, Magnani, Gaia, Biffi, Mauro, Martignani, Cristian, Frabetti, Lorenzo, Zannoli, Romano, Magelli, Carlo, Branzi, Angelo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiac Pacing, Artificial
Cardiology
Cardiology. Vascular system
Defibrillators
Defibrillators, Implantable
Electric Countershock
Eligibility Determination
Female
Heart
Heart Failure - therapy
Heart Transplantation
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Severity of Illness Index
Time Factors
Transplants & implants
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:This study analyzed the relations and time-related changes in eligibility for cardiac resynchronization therapy and prophylactic defibrillator implantation in 161 potential candidates for heart transplantation. Although up to 62% of patients who fulfilled the severity criteria for heart transplantation were eligible for either device, this percentage increased as clinical/instrumental parameters of heart failure severity worsened.
ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/j.amjcard.2003.10.024