Why the study?
Although entirely subcutaneous ICDs avoid complications associated with transvenous leads, these systems remain subject to adverse events.
Population
Patients with a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD)
Design
Other
Authors
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Adds case-level S-ICD experience; leaves open comparative role versus transvenous systems in broader populations.
Highlights a potential complication of subcutaneous ICDs involving fibrous encapsulation of the electrode leading to elevated high-voltage impedance.
Li et al. (2019) studied this question.
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