Subcutaneous ICD: Current standards and future perspective
Why the study?
With expanding indications and ongoing technical developments, the question arises whether the S-ICD should become the first choice for the majority of primary and secondary prevention patients.
Design
Narrative review
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Supports S-ICD consideration in select patients without pacing needs; leaves open need for randomized comparative data.
Structured PICO
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Population
Patients with an indication for an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) for prevention of sudden cardiac death
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Intervention
Subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD)
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Comparator
Transvenous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)
The S-ICD is an established alternative to transvenous ICDs for sudden cardiac death prevention, particularly in patients without pacing needs or with complex anatomy/venous access issues.
Cite This Study
Kaya et al. (2019) studied this question.