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SUBMITTER: Duncker D
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5089470 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr-May
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Journal of atrial fibrillation 20160430 6
After the success story of implantable cardioverter/defibrillator systems, prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD) remains one of the main duties in cardiology. For patients with unkown or transient risk profile for SCD, a wearable cardioverter/defibrillator (WCD) has been established for temporary and effective prevention of sudden arrhythmic death. Several studies have shown safety and efficacy of the WCD, even though randomized studies proving a mortality benefit are still lacking. This revi ...[more]