The Ontario Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Database collects information about the care and treatment of individuals following ICD implant.
ICES researchers found that women, who make up a significant proportion of adults over 80 years of age, have a higher burden of disabling conditions and are more often alone in their later years. View the full report, "Health system use by frail Ontario seniors: An in-depth examination of four vulnerable cohorts" here.
