What are the results of a multicenter retrospective implantable cardioverter-defibrillator registry of pediatric and congenital heart disease patients?
According to Berul et al, results of a multicenter retrospective implantable cardioverter-defibrillator registry of pediatric and congenital heart disease patients showed that the use of ICDs was associated with a high rate of complication (16.9%) and mortality (24.3%), but also demonstrated that ICD therapy was associated with improved survival (p <0.001). In addition, results showed that complications were more frequent in younger patients (less than 18 years old), and in patients with a history of arrhythmia or congestive heart failure.