Perioperative considerations during implantation of the subcutaneous defibrillator: State‐of‐the‐art review

The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter‐defibrillator (S‐ICD) is an important tool in the armamentarium of an electrophysiologist. Multiple randomized trials over the last decade have shown that S‐ICDs are as efficacious as the transvenous ICDs and eliminate complications related to vascular acces...

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Published in:Pacing and clinical electrophysiology 2020-12, Vol.43 (12), p.1451-1458
Main Authors: Singh, Prabhpreet, Afzal, Muhammad Rizwan, Weiss, Raul
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clinical trials
Defibrillation Testing
Implantation
SICD
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Summary:The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter‐defibrillator (S‐ICD) is an important tool in the armamentarium of an electrophysiologist. Multiple randomized trials over the last decade have shown that S‐ICDs are as efficacious as the transvenous ICDs and eliminate complications related to vascular access. In this review, we highlight issues unique to S‐ICD implantation, focusing not only on the surgical implantation procedure, but also the pre‐ and postimplant management of the patient.
ISSN:0147-8389
1540-8159
DOI:10.1111/pace.14072