Outcomes of Pediatric Patients With Defibrillators Following Initial Presentation With Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) are recommended for secondary prevention after sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). The outcomes of pediatric patients receiving an ICD after SCA remain unclear. The objective of this study is to evaluate outcomes, future risk for appropriate shocks, and identify characteristics associated with appropriate ICD therapy during follow-up.

Methods

Multicenter retrospective analysis of patients (age ≤21 years) without prior cardiac disease who received an ICD following SCA. Patient/device characteristics, cardiac function, and underlying diagnoses were collected, along with SCA event characteristics. Patient outcomes including complications and device therapies were analyzed.

Results

In total, 106 patients were included, med

SUBMITTER: Robinson JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7887076 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature