Background Athletes with an implantable cardioverter–defibrillator (ICD) may require unique
optimal device-based tachycardia programming. Objective The purpose of this study was to
assess the association of tachycardia programming characteristics of ICDs with occurrence
of shocks, transient loss-of-consciousness, and death among athletes. Methods A
subanalysis of a prospective, observational, international registry of 440 athletes with ICDs
followed for a median of 44 months was performed. Programming characteristics were …

Introduction: Athletes, at risk for sudden cardiac death and who have implantable
cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), represent a unique group, for whom, optimal ICD
programming remains uncertain. Purpose: To assess the association of ICD programming
characteristics with occurrence and outcomes of ICD shocks, syncope, and death in athletes
with ICDs. Methods: A subanalysis of a prospective, observational, international registry of
440 athletes with ICDs followed over a median of 44 months was performed in 384 subjects …