RT Journal
A1 Zweibel S, Clyne C, Crespo E
T1 ICd implantation and evidence-based patient selection
JF JAMA
JO JAMA
YR 2011
FD April 20
VO 305
IS 15
SP 1537
OP 1540
DO 10.1001/jama.2011.458
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2011.458
AB 
To the Editor: The recent study by Dr Al-Khatib and colleagues on evidence-based implantation of ICDs used data from the NCDR ICD Registry.1 We are concerned about the accuracy of the data in this registry. In contrast to the rigorous data collection procedures used by research staff in clinical trials, the registry relies on busy clinicians, including nurses or technicians who may not be completely familiar with the subtleties of clinical care and decision making for patients with cardiovascular disease. This may directly affect reporting accuracy and completeness.