1.Purpose of application - Department of Health

Complications included lead dislodgement (7%), haemothorax, pneumothorax, device pocket infection/ haematoma, and coronary sinus dissection. Results for device related serious adverse events beyond 30 days from the MADIT-CRT trial showed similar rates for the CRT-D and ICD groups (4.5 vs. 5.2 per 100 device-months). ................
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