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Jun 22, 2011 11:30 EDT-
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An examination of the data from controversial recent studies into appropriateness of ICD implantation and cardiac resynchronization therapy underlines the importance of following the guidelines to ensure optimum patient care.
See:
Al-Khatib SM, Hellkamp A, Curtis J, et al. Non-evidence-based ICD implantations in the United States. JAMA 2011; 305:43-49. Available here.
Controversial ICD-appropriateness study questioned in JAMA letters
Sipahi I, Carrigan TP, Rowland DY, et al. Impact of QRS duration on clinical event reduction with cardiac resynchronization therapy. Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Arch Intern Med 2011; DOI:10.1001/archinternmed.2011.247. Available here.
CRT: No clinical benefit seen in "moderately" prolonged QRS; many getting it needlessly
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