Key result
S-ICD effectively prevents sudden cardiac death as an alternative to transvenous ICDs, avoiding intravascular lead complications.
Population
Patients at risk for sudden cardiac death (SCD)
Comparison
Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter… vs Conventional transvenous ICDs
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports S-ICD consideration to avoid lead complications; leaves open need for randomized outcome comparisons.
The S-ICD provides effective sudden cardiac death prevention while avoiding the intravascular lead complications of transvenous systems, though it currently lacks pacing capabilities.
Jan Steffel (2017) conducted a review in Sudden cardiac death. Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (S-ICD) vs. Transvenous ICDs was evaluated. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator is an effective alternative to transvenous systems for preventing sudden cardiac death, avoiding intravascular lead complications.
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