Causes and Consequences of Discontinuation of the Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Therapy in Non-Terminally Ill Patients

Infection and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator shocks are important contributing factors to discontinuation of cardioverter-defibrillator therapy in non-terminally ill patients. These patients are at a high risk of sudden cardiac death despite continued antiarrhythmic drug therapy.