Use of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators for prevention of sudden death in patients at high risk for ventricular arrhythmia
BlueCross BlueShield Association
Record ID 32005000168
English
Authors' objectives:
The objective of this Assessment is to update the prior TEC Assessment (2002; Vol. 17, No. 10). This Assessment analyzes outcomes of using an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to prevent morbidity and mortality associated with ventricular tachyarrhythmia.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.bcbs.com/blueresources/tec/contact-tec.html
Year Published:
2005
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Defibrillators, Implantable
- Tachycardia, Ventricular
Contact
Organisation Name:
BlueCross BlueShield Association
Contact Address:
BlueCross BlueShield Association, Technology Evaluation Center, 225 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Tel: 888 832 4321
Contact Name:
tec@bcbsa.com
Contact Email:
tec@bcbsa.com
Copyright:
BlueCross BlueShield Association (BCBS)
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