This medical tool helps healthcare professionals assess the suitability of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) based on current guidelines. It reformats 235 indications into an easy-to-use format, providing a rating after answering key patient questions.
1.0
May 3, 2013
iImplant is a free medical tool designed to help healthcare professionals determine the appropriateness of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) implantation based on the latest 2013 appropriate use criteria guidelines.
By answering a few key questions about a patient, iImplant provides a rating of 'Appropriate', 'May be Appropriate', or 'Rarely Appropriate' for ICD and CRT implantation. It reformats 235 individual indications for quick and easy access.
The appendix includes reformatting of older device guidelines (2008 and 2012), FDA cardiac device recall information, summaries of major ICD and CRT trials, and algorithms for pacemaker mode selection and device/lead infection management.
No, iImplant is an unofficial supplement to the appropriate use criteria and is not intended as their replacement. Users are advised to familiarize themselves with the latest criteria before using the app.
iImplant is available for iOS devices. It was released on May 3, 2013, with the latest version being 1.0.
iImplant has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.
iImplant was written and designed by Weston Hickey, MD, a cardiology fellow, in collaboration with Marcus Smith, MD, Dwight Reynolds, MD, and Mazen Abu-Fadel, MD.
The provided data does not specify whether iImplant contains advertisements. However, it is listed as a free tool.
