Safety issues in patients after implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implantation while listed for heart transplantation
| Primary prevention (n=216) | Secondary prevention (n=334) | |
|---|---|---|
| Patients with inappropriate shocks, n (%) | 10 (5) | 17 (5) |
| (Inappropriate) shocks for atrial fibrillation, n (%) | 7 (6) | 11 (4) |
| Inappropriate shocks for device/electrode malfunction, n (%) | 47 (40) | 21 (8) |
| Patients with need for ICD surgery while on the transplant list, n (%) | 6 (3) | 18 (5) |