Abstract
Background: Little is known regarding the appropriate duration for driving restrictions after inappropriate implantable cardiac shock device (ICSD) therapy. Methods and Results: We evaluated the Nippon Storm Study data, and found that inappropriate ICSD therapy occurred in 114 (7.6%) patients during a median follow-up of 464 days. Among those patients, 25 experienced further inappropriate ICSD therapy during a subsequent median follow-up of 380 days. Time-dependent recurrence of inappropriate ICSD therapy occurred in 19 (76%) patients within 180 days. Conclusions: The interval for driving restrictions after inappropriate ICSD therapy can be reduced.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1989-1991 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Circulation Journal |
Volume | 78 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy
- Driving restriction
- Implantable cardioverter defibrillator
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine