Table 4

Comparison of subgroups of patients with induced VT during programmed electrostimulation with appropriate AICD protocols

Patients with appropriate protocolsPatients with appropriate protocolsp Value
None of the parameters was predictive. LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction.
One to two extrastimuli59%Three extrastimuli37%0.12
Primary prevention50%Secondary prevention46%0.79
LVEF≤25%48%LVEF >25%49%1.0