| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2971929 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2010 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
ICD shocks are common after implantation of LVADs, with nearly equal numbers of appropriate and inappropriate shocks. ICD shocks are associated with higher mortality. Larger studies are needed for assessing the independent relationship of ICDs to a variety of clinical outcomes in patients with LVADs.
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Authors
Amrut V. MD, Larry A. MD, MHS, JoAnn MD, Christopher M. MD, Anne P. BS, Joseph C. MD, Andreas MD, William H. MD,