Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICDs)

Indications and management of cardiac devices.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Cardiology

Clinical Guidelines

NICE guideline [TA314]: Implantable cardioverter defibrillators and cardiac resynchronisation therapy for arrhythmias and heart failure
National
NICE guideline [TA314]: Recommendations for Implantable cardioverter defibrillators and cardiac resynchronisation therapy
National
2017 AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline for Management of Patients with Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death
Local
2023 Heart Rhythm Society Expert Consensus Statement on Remote Monitoring of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices
Local
ACC/AHA Guidelines for Implantation of Cardiac Pacemakers and Antiarrhythmia Devices
Local
ACC/AHA/NASPE 2002 Guideline Update for Implantation of Cardiac Pacemakers and Antiarrhythmia Devices
Local
HRS Expert Consensus Statement on the Management of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs) in Patients Nearing End of Life or Requesting Withdrawal of Therapy
Local
SCMR Expert Consensus Statement for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices
Local