Recalled implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) leads fail in women, youths most often
Monday, January 31, 2011 - 15:30
in Health & Medicine
The recalled Sprint Fidelis implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) leads failed more often in younger patients, women, and individuals with hereditary heart disease, according to a multi-center study. The researchers found that lead failure was not associated with death or serious injuries.