Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology
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J. Cardiovasc. Electrophysiol. · Feb 2016
Multicenter Study Observational StudyEffect of ICD Therapies on Mortality in the OMNI Trial.
Analyses from primary prevention trials on implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) therapy have shown an association between shocks and increased mortality. Recent data suggest a similar association with antitachycardia pacing (ATP). ⋯ Patients receiving appropriate therapy of all types had increased mortality compared to those with no episodes. Furthermore, inappropriate ATP rarely precipitates ventricular arrhythmias.