What are the current acceptable medical guidelines for implantation of an i c d ?

Complex: This is somewhat complex and will not all fit in 400 characters so I am creating initials. 1. Ischemic cardiomyopathy, i.C., with ejection fraction, ef, >30% but <35%, nyha class ii or iii, and >30 days post mi/revascularization. 2. Ic, ef <30%. 3. Ic, ef between 36-40% with inducible ventricular fibrillation or tachycardia, 4. Non-ic with ef <35% and nyha class ii or greater.

Official Guidelines: Here are the official guidelines from the acc/aha: http://circ.Ahajournals.Org/content/127/3/e283.Full the part you're interested in starts in section 3. Happy reading!