The Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator: A Practical Review and Real-World Use and Application
The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a novel technology using a subcutaneous (extrathoracic) system for treatment of potential lethal ventricular arrhythmias. It avoids many of the risks of transvenous ICD implantation. It may be considered in patients having an ICD indic...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2016-02-01
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Series: | Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications |
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Online Access: | http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/cscript/cvia/2016/00000001/00000002/art00009 |