Factors associated with implantable cardioverter defibrillators appropriate therapy in cardiac sarcoidosis: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with cardiac sarcoidosis (CS) are at increased risk of atrioventricular blocks, ventricular arrhythmias, and sudden cardiac death. Objectives We aimed to investigate the characteristics associated with appropriate therapy in implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD) -implanted CS patients.

Methods

We performed a PubMed and Web of Science search for studies reporting patients with CS who underwent an ICD implantation. The primary criterion was an appropriate therapy.

Results

We screened 705 studies, of which 5 were included in the final analysis. We conducted a meta-analysis including 464 patients (mean age 55 years, 282 males (60%)). The mean follow-up was 3.5 years. Among the 464 patients, 180 received an appropriate therapy (39%). Patients who rece

SUBMITTER: Azoulay LD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7569536 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature