12.8 ICD for primary and secondary prevention of sudden death in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy

Abstract

Background and Aim: Although some patients (pts) with dilated cardiomyopathy (DC), also without history of sustained ventricular tachyarrhythmias, may be considered at high risk of sudden death (SD), the role of implantable defibrillator (ICD) for primary prevention remains uncertain. I P 481 HEALTH STATUS AND THE IMPACT OF ANXIETY ON