Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5928678 | American Heart Journal | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
In contemporary practice, almost 2 of 3 potential primary prevention ICD candidates did not report follow-up LVEF evaluation, with a very low rate of ICD implantation at 1 year. These results suggest an important gap in quality, highlighting the need for better transitions of care.
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Authors
Amy Leigh MD, PhD, Kensey MS, Stacie L. MD, MSPH, Saif MD, PhD, Pamela N. MD, MSPH, Eric D. MD, MPH, P. Michael MD, PhD, Paul S. MD, MSc, David E. MD, MS, John A. MD, MPH, Tracy Y. MD, MHS, MSC,