Drug treatment after ICD implantation by age group
| Group 1 (⩽50 years) | Group 2 (51–64 years) | Group 3 (⩾65 years) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No of patients | 50 | 117 | 92 |
| Digitalis | 8 (16%) | 48 (41%) | 52 (57%) |
| Diuretics | 17 (34%) | 72 (62%) | 66 (72%) |
| β Blocker | 1 (2%) | 2 (2%) | 2 (1%) |
| Antiarrhythmic drugs | |||
| Class I | 2 (4%) | 5 (4%) | 11 (12%) |
| Amiodarone | 4 (8%) | 17 (15%) | 12 (13%) |
| Sotalol | 19 (38%) | 50 (43%) | 42 (46%) |
| ACE inhibitors | 18 (36%) | 60 (51%) | 58 (63%) |
ACE, angiotensin converting enzyme.