Key result
Implantation of a biphasic tiered therapy defibrillator system using a new nonthoracotomy approach was successfully completed with adequate defibrillation thresholds in 95% of patients.
Why the study?
Is implantation of a biphasic tiered therapy defibrillator system using a new nonthoracotomy approach safe and effective in patients requiring a defibrillator?
Population
38 consecutive patients requiring implantation of an automatic defibrillator
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
median 22 weeks
Authors
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Should not yet change practice; leaves open the role of nonthoracotomy biphasic defibrillator implantation pending prospective trials.
Observational (n=38)
Is implantation of a biphasic tiered therapy defibrillator system using a new nonthoracotomy approach safe and effective in patients requiring a defibrillator?
Implantation of a biphasic tiered therapy defibrillator using a nonthoracotomy approach is feasible and effective, though lead dislodgment remains a major complication.
Kelly et al. (1994) conducted an observational in Patients requiring defibrillator implantation (n=38). Cadence tiered therapy defibrillator system using a new nonthoracotomy approach was evaluated on Successful completion with adequate defibrillation thresholds. Implantation of a biphasic tiered therapy defibrillator system using a new nonthoracotomy approach was successfully completed with adequate defibrillation thresholds in 95% of patients.
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