Key result
Constrictive pericarditis occurred in 8.6% (3 of 35) of patients who received ICDs with patch electrodes during a mean follow-up of 24 months, resolving after patch removal.
Why the study?
Does ICD implantation with patch electrodes cause constrictive pericarditis in patients receiving ICDs?
Observational (n=35)
Does ICD implantation with patch electrodes cause constrictive pericarditis in patients receiving ICDs?
Constrictive pericarditis is a potential complication of epicardial patch electrodes for ICDs and should be considered in patients presenting with cardiac decompensation.
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Constrictive pericarditis warrants consideration in decompensated patients with epicardial ICD patches; case reports leave open precise incidence estimates.
Chevalier et al. (1996) conducted an observational in Patients receiving ICDs with patch electrodes (n=35). ICD patch electrodes was evaluated on Clinical and hemodynamic signs compatible with constrictive pericarditis. Constrictive pericarditis occurred in 8.6% (3 of 35) of patients who received ICDs with patch electrodes during a mean follow-up of 24 months, resolving after patch removal.
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