Trends in the use of implantable cardioverter‐defibrillators for prevention of sudden cardiac arrest: A South Korean nationwide population‐based study

The benefits of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) for the prevention of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) are well established. However, a significant knowledge gap remains regarding current indications and utilization of ICDs in real-world settings in Asia.Patients who underwent ICD implantation in South Korea from 2007 to 2015 were identified using the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service database. We investigated trends in...