Progress in application of implantable cardioverter defibrillators in children / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

ABSTRACT

Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) plays an irreplaceable role in preventing sudden cardiac death.There has been a continuous increase in the implantation rate of ICD in children along with technologic improvement.However, the choice of indication, device and implantation approaches of ICD still faces great challenges due to the particularity of children.Related issues on the clinical application of ICD in children, including common diseases, indications and the clinical application of ICD, are reviewed in this paper.