Arrhythmogenic mortality in heart-transplant candidates

Transplant International : Official Journal of the European Society for Organ Transplantation
H G FieguthH G Borst

Abstract

Sudden cardiac death represents a major problem in patients awaiting heart transplantation (HTx). A retrospective analysis of 1019 patients accepted for HTx revealed a high actuarial risk for sudden death accounting to 14% after 1 year and 20% after 2 years waiting time. Underlying disease and hemodynamic characteristics had no predictive value. The use of implantable cardioverter/defibrillator therapy is discussed.

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