title: Regional variation in ICD implantation rates: the shocking truth?
abstract: There is considerable disparity in the implantation of ICDs across the UK, with a fourfold difference between regions with the highest and lowest implantation rates.
authors.forename: C C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Lang
mesh_terms: D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000628:therapy*; D003325:Coronary Care Units / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006276:Health Facility Size; D006801:Humans; D006113:United Kingdom