Risk Models for Prediction of Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Benefit

This study aims to identify patients with nonischemic heart failure who are more likely to benefit from implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation by use of established risk prediction models. It has been debated whether an ICD for primary prevention reduces mortality in patients with nonischemic heart failure. The Seattle Heart Failure Model (SHFM) predicts all-cause mortality whereas the Seattle Proportional Risk Model (SPRM)...