Guidelines of the Spanish Society of Cardiology. Recommendations for the implantable cardioverter defibrillator

Since the first implantation in man in 1980 implantable cardioverter defibr illator technology has greatly improved and the number of devices implanted has increased considerably every year. Non thoracotomy lead systems and bi phasic shocks are now the approach of choice, offering an almost 100% succe ss rate. This document reviews the recommendations for quantification of pe rsonnel and for the centres implanting and carrying out follow-ups on defib rillators. The current indications for the implantation of implantable card ioverter defibrillator are also addressed.