Beschreibung:
Due to the expanded indications for implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) in the prophylaxis of sudden cardiac death, more and more ICDs are being implanted. The unit changes that are often necessary in this context are associated with considerable risks for patients and costs for the healthcare system. A large proportion of the replacement operations are due to battery failure. The present study therefore investigated potential factors influencing battery life of ICDs. It was a monocentric, retrospective, statistical analysis of all patients who had an ICD implanted at the Universa...