A database for management of AICD-patients

A user-friendly pacemaker management system (PatientLog), implemented on an IBM personal computer (AT), was adapted to facilitate the control of AICD (automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator) patients. Most parameters used for pacemakers are suitable for AICDs, while some new fields have been defined within the available frame of the database to cope with the specific technical information of AICDs. Patient cards, intervention cards, and follow-up cards are used in a way similar to that for pacemaker systems. Ten patients are now being followed with a total of 16 devices and more than 250 follow-ups. The graphical facilities of the system are very attractive and enhance correct decision-making during follow-up.<>