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The Wearable Cardioverter/Defibrillator – toy or tool?


After the success story of implantable cardioverter/defibrillator systems, prevention of sudden cardiac death 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 review provides an overview of actual WCD data and usage, special indications and possible risks and complications.

Credits: David Duncker; Christian Veltmann


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