What are the 2008 ACC/AHA/HRS Guidelines for device-based therapy of cardiac rhythm abnormalities?
The 2008 ACC/AHA/HRS Guidelines for device-based therapy of cardiac rhythm abnormalities are a report developed by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines in collaboration with the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and Society of Thoracic Surgeons. The guidelines cover the use of various devices, such as implantable cardioverter defibrillators, pacemakers, and antiarrhythmia devices, to effectively manage patients with ventricular arrhythmias and to prevent sudden cardiac death. The report also includes information on the use of antithrombotic therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation following primary percutaneous coronary intervention. Additionally, the report discusses algorithms and strategies for the management of patients with ventricular arrhythmias and the prevention of sudden cardiac death.  