The applications of Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillators in Heart Failure and beyond

Clin Ter. 2023 Jan-Feb;174(1):85-92. doi: 10.7417/CT.2023.2502.

Abstract

Wearable cardioverter defibrillator has revealed a crucial device both in patients with a clear indication of ICD implantation but with temporary contraindications or in expectation of a diagnosis, considering that its use should be individualized.

Keywords: Cardiomyopathy; Personalized Medicine; Sudden cardiac death; Ventricular arrhythmias; Wearable defibrillator.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Death, Sudden, Cardiac
  • Defibrillators, Implantable*
  • Electric Countershock
  • Heart Failure* / complications
  • Heart Failure* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Wearable Electronic Devices*