Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2008;31(6):727-732. Based on the available data, while we cannot recommend complete avoidance of radiotherapy in patients with ICDs and CRTs, we would urge caution. Care ...

In recent years defects in ICD leads have caused recalls and provoked broad concerns among health care professionals and patients alike about the safety and reliability of ICDs and other implanted ...

Device management using a home monitoring system with daily telemetry in patients with ICDs (implantable cardioverter defibrilators) is a safe alternative to conventional monitoring and could decrease ...

ECOST recently presented with a study which says that long-term daily remote monitoring with a home monitoring system is a safe option for ICD (implantable cardioverter defibrilators) recipients. The ...

Background: Effects of direct radiation on implantable cardiac devices have been well studied. However, the effects of scatter radiation are not as clear. Recommendations on management of patients ...