Study | Total (n) | Mean age (yrs) | Men (%) | ICD implanted (%) | Population | Mean LVEF (%) | Average follow-up (months) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sakaki et al. 2009 [19] | 295 | 66 | 72 | 7 | LVEF < 40%, dilated left ventricle | 34 | 13 |
Sulimov et al. 2012 [20] | 111 | 64 | 76 | - | Post-MI | 46.6 | 12 |
Yu et al. 2012 [21] | 219 | 56 | 81 | 0 | Acute MI | >35%* | 16 |
Monasterio et al. 2012 [22] | 650 | 63 | 71 | - | symptomatic CHF corresponding to NYHA classes II and III | <35%†| 48 |
Hoshida et al. 2013 [18] | 313 | 70 | 74 | 1 | Post-MI | 47 | 39 |