Description
Journal CME/Heart Rhythm Journal
April 2019, Volume 16, Issue 4
Athletes with an implantable cardioverter–defibrillator (ICD) may require unique optimal device-based tachycardia programming. The purpose of this study was to assess the association of tachycardia programming characteristics of ICDs with occurrence of shocks, transient loss-of-consciousness, and death among athletes.
Authors
Brian Olshansky, MD, FHRS - Lundbeck, Speakers Bureau; Boehringer Ingelheim, Consultant/Advisory Board; Lundbeck, Consultant/Advisory Board; Amarin, Consultant/Advisory Board
Gourg Atteya, MD - Dr Atteya: Nothing Relevant to Disclose
David Cannom, MD, FHRS - Medtronic, Speakers Bureau; Boston Scientific, Speakers Bureau; Sanofi, Speakers Bureau; St. Jude, Speakers Bureau; Medtronic, Consultant/Advisory Board; Boston Scientific, Consultant/Advisory Board
Hein Heidbuchel, MD, PhD - Biotronik, Research Grant; Boston Scientific, Research Grant; Boehringer Ingelheim, Consultant/Advisory Board; Daiichi Sankyo, Consultant/Advisory Board; Pfizer, Consultant/Advisory Board; Merck, Consultant/Advisory Board; Bayer, Consultant/Advisory Board.
Elizabeth V. Saarel, MD, FHRS - Nothing Relevant to Disclose
Ole-Gunnar Anfinsen, MD, PhD - Nothing Relevant to Disclose
Alan Cheng, MD, FHRS - Nothing Relevant to Disclose
Michael R. Gold, MD, PhD, FHRS - Boston Scientific and Medtronic, Consultant and Clinical Trials.
Andreas Müssigbrodt, MD - Nothing Relevant to Disclose
Kristen K. Patton, MD, FHRS - Nothing Relevant to Disclose
Leslie A. Saxon, MD - Nothing Relevant to Disclose
Bruce L. Wilkoff, MD, FHRS - Convatech, Speakers Bureau; Medtronic, Consultant/Advisory Board; St. Jude Medical/Abbott, Consultant/Advisory Board; Spectranetics, Consultant/Advisory Board.
Rik Willems, MD, PhD - Flanders, Research Grant; Biotronik, Research Grant; Boston Scientific Belgium, Research Grant; Medtronic Belgium, Research Grant; Medtronic, Consultant/Advisory Board; Boston Scientific, Consultant/Advisory Board; Biotronik, Consultant/Advisory Board; St. Jude Medical, Consultant/Advisory Board; Sorin, Consultant/Advisory Board.
Rachel Lampert, MD, FHRS - Medtronic, Research Grant; St. Jude Medical, Research Grant; Boston Scientific, Research Grant; Medtronic, Consultant/Advisory Board.
Target Audience
This activity is designed for all professionals who participate in the care and management of heart rhythm disorders.