Key result
Nonthoracotomy ICD implantation performed by electrophysiologists in the electrophysiology laboratory was successful in all patients, with a 22% complication rate and no deaths or infections.
Population
23 patients with indications for ICD. Mean LVEF 34 +/- 10%.
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
11.6 +/- 9 weeks
Authors
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Supports EP-led ICD implantation in the lab; leaves open need for randomized trials versus surgical approach.
Observational (n=23)
Transvenous ICD implantation can be safely and effectively performed by electrophysiologists in the electrophysiology laboratory without surgical backup.
Fitzpatrick et al. (1994) conducted an observational in Indications for implantable cardioverter/defibrillator (sudden death, ventricular tachycardia, syncope) (n=23). Transvenous ICD implantation by electrophysiologists in the EP lab was evaluated on Complications. Nonthoracotomy ICD implantation performed by electrophysiologists in the electrophysiology laboratory was successful in all patients, with a 22% complication rate and no deaths or infections.
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