Increased defibrillator therapies during influenza season in patients without influenza vaccines

Conclusion A trend toward more ICD therapies during influenza season was observed in patients who did not receive the influenza vaccine compared to those who did. The association was stronger in patients who received appropriate ICD shocks and in patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction. Further work to confirm these findings is recommended.
Source: Journal of Arrhythmia - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research