High yield synthesis of trans-[(Me(3)P)(OC)(3)Fe = BDur] (Dur, "Duryl" = 2,3,4,6-Me(4)C(6)H) is achieved by salt elimination and subsequent liberation of trimethylsilylbromide from K[Fe(CO)(3)(PMe(3))SiMe(3)] and Br(2)BDur.

Recent studies report surprisingly low rates of implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) placement for primary prevention against sudden cardiac death among patients with heart failure and left ventricular systolic dysfunction. Reasons for the low rates of utilization are not well understood. The authors examined ICD implantation rates at a university-based tertiary care center and used mul...