Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Conditions
Brief summary
The patients who undergo ICD(implantable cardioverter defibrillator) implantation for the primary prevention of sudden cardiac death with severe LV(left ventricle) dysfunction (ejection fraction ≤ 40%) by ICM(idiopathic cardiomyopathy). Indications for ICD implantation for primary prevention in accordance with 2016 revised Korean indication guideline on ICD implantation * FU LVEF(Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction) ≤ 30% (at least 40 days post-myocardial infarction) * FU LVEF 31\ 35%, NYHA(the New York Heart Association) class II, III (at least 40 days post-myocardial infarction) * FU LVEF ≤ 40%, NSVT(non-sustained ventricular tachycardia) (Holter), inducible VF(ventricular flutter) or sustained VT(ventricular tachycardia) at electrophysiological study (at least 40 days post-myocardial infarction)
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Age 18-80 years * Patients eligible for the indications for ICD implantation for primary prevention indication in accordance with 2016 revised Korean indication guideline on ICD implantation * Patients should be managed by non-EP physician * Patients who are willing to sign the informed consent * Patients who are willing to receive the implantation and post-operative follow-up
Exclusion criteria
* Malignant tumor * Life expectancy \< 12 months * Patients unable or unwilling to cooperate in the study procedures
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Improvement of the quality of care in patients with ICM | 3 years | the rate of device therapy(ICD or CRT-D(Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy-Device)) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Improvement of the cardiovascular outcome of patients | 3 years | Cardiovascular outcome (cardiovascular death, Non-cardiovascular death) |
Countries
South Korea