Key result
Transvenous ICD leads in young patients demonstrated a 5-year lead survival rate of 89.6%, with 4 lead failures occurring over a mean follow-up of 2.8 years.
Why the study?
What is the survival rate of transvenous ICD leads in pediatric and young adult patients?
Population
70 patients under 21 years old undergoing ICD implantation at a single center, average age 14.8 years.
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
mean 2.8 years (median 2.3 years)
Authors
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Supports transvenous ICD leads by experienced operators in young patients; leaves open larger prospective studies for predictors.
Cohort (n=70)
No
What is the survival rate of transvenous ICD leads in pediatric and young adult patients?
Transvenous ICD lead survival in children and young adults is high (89.6% at 5 years) and comparable to adult populations when performed by an experienced operator.
Bonney et al. (2009) conducted a cohort in Young patients requiring ICD implantation (n=70). Transvenous ICD leads was evaluated on 5-year lead survival. Transvenous ICD leads in young patients demonstrated a 5-year lead survival rate of 89.6%, with 4 lead failures occurring over a mean follow-up of 2.8 years.
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