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Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator for Patients at Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator for Patients at Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
| Please note: All assessments are current as of the review date; however, new evidence that may have been published subsequently is not considered. |
| Review Date: |
March 11, 2009 |
| Recommendation: |
It is recommended that the use of a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) for patients at risk for sudden cardiac arrest and who are not candidates for or refuse an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) does not meet CTAF TA criteria 2-5 for efficacy and improvement in health outcomes. |
| Decision: |
Does Not Meet CTAF Criteria |
| Full Assessment: |
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