Table 1

Additional screening tests and ICDs required in one month to implement NICE guidelines

EPS, electrophysiological study; ICD, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator; MI, myocardial infarction; NICE, National Institute for Clinical Excellence.
Total number of patient contacts screened1637
Additional screening tests required to identify ICD indications in one month
Echo30.4
Holter74.5
EPS18.8
Additional ICDs required in one month to implement NICE guidance
Post-MI primary prevention6.5
Post-MI secondary prevention13.5
Primary arrhythmic condition1
Total21