Single‐Center Case Series: EV‐ICD Function After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation via Median Sternotomy

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Extravascular implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (EV-ICD) function can be evaluated and maintained following left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation via median sternotomy. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Michael Douglas; Rahel M. Sileshi; Akshaya Gadre; Matthew Danter; James T. Zorn; Amit Noheria; Seth H. Sheldon

doi:10.1111/pace.70411

August 27, 2026Pacing and Clinical ElectrophysiologyOpen Access

Single‐Center Case Series: EV‐ICD Function After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation via Median Sternotomy

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To assess the integrity, electrical sensing, and operational performance of extravascular implantable cardioverter-defibrillators following left ventricular assist device implantation performed through a median sternotomy.
Conducted a single-center retrospective case series evaluating patients with extravascular implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (EV-ICDs).
Assessed device function and lead performance following surgical implantation of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) via median sternotomy.
Documented EV-ICD lead integrity and electrophysiological sensing stability after sternotomy and mechanical circulatory support placement.
Provided preliminary operational insights on managing extravascular defibrillation leads alongside mechanical circulatory support hardware.

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Case series evaluates extravascular defibrillator function following ventricular assist device placement via median sternotomy, highlighting device performance.

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