[The clinical practice guidelines of the Sociedad Española de Cardiología on the automatic implantable defibrillator]

J Pérez-Villacastín; J R Carmona Salinas; A Hernández Madrid; E Marín Huerta; J L Merino Llorens; J Ormaetxe Merodio; A Moya i Mitjans

[The clinical practice guidelines of the Sociedad Española de Cardiología on the automatic implantable defibrillator]

Rev Esp Cardiol. 1999 Dec;52(12):1083-104.

[Article in Spanish]

Authors

J Pérez-Villacastín¹, J R Carmona Salinas, A Hernández Madrid, E Marín Huerta, J L Merino Llorens, J Ormaetxe Merodio, A Moya i Mitjans

Affiliation

¹ Unidad de Arritmias, Hospital Gregorio Marañón, Madrid.

PMID: 10659655

Abstract

Since the first implantation in man in 1980 implantable cardioverter defibrillator technology has greatly improved and the number of devices implanted has increased considerably every year. Non thoracotomy lead systems and biphasic shocks are now the approach of choice, offering an almost 100% success rate. This document reviews the recommendations for qualification of personnel and for the centres implanting and carrying out follow-ups on defibrillators. The current indications for the implantation of implantable cardioverter defibrillator are also addressed.

Publication types

English Abstract
Guideline
Practice Guideline
Review

MeSH terms

Arrhythmias, Cardiac / diagnosis
Arrhythmias, Cardiac / therapy
Cardiology
Death, Sudden, Cardiac / prevention & control
Defibrillators, Implantable / standards*
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Quality of Life
Risk Factors
Spain