The applications of Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillators in Heart Failure and beyond
Vol. 174 No. 1 (2023), Review
Vol. 174 No. 1 (2023)

The applications of Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillators in Heart Failure and beyond: doi: 10.7417/CT.2023.2502

Review
Published 2023-01-18
E. Rocco
Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Cardiology Unit, ICOT Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Franco Faggiana 1668, Latina 04100, Italy
A. Angelini
Dipartimento di Scienze Cardiovascolari e Toraciche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
B. Simeone
Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Cardiology Unit, ICOT Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Latina, Italy
M. C. Grimaldi
Dipartimento di Scienze Cardiovascolari e Toraciche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
G. Pinnacchio
Dipartimento di Scienze Cardiovascolari e Toraciche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
M. L. Narducci
Dipartimento di Scienze Cardiovascolari e Toraciche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
G. Pelargonio
Dipartimento di Scienze Cardiovascolari e Toraciche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy - Istituto di Cardiologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy

Abstract

Wearable cardioverter defibrillator has revealed a crucial device both in patients with a clear indication of ICD implantation but with temporary contraindications or in expectation of a diagnosis, considering that its use should be individualized.

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