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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Main Authors: Mark E. Panna Jr, MD, FACC, FHRS, William M. Miles, MD, FACC, FHRS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Compuscript 2016-02-01
Series:Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications
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Online Access:http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/cscript/cvia/2016/00000001/00000002/art00009