Retropectoral hematoma: A rare complication following biventricular implantable cardiac defibrillator upgrade
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DOI: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2021.01.016
Abstract: Physicians should be aware of the rare occurrence of the subpectoral hematoma, which may need incision of the pectoral muscle for evacuation. Introduction Cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) implantation is a common electrophysiology procedure and… read more here.
Keywords: complication; hematoma; biventricular implantable; bleeding pocket ... See more keywords
Predictors of appropriate implantable cardiac defibrillator therapy in cardiac sarcoidosis
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DOI: 10.1111/jce.15484
Abstract: Cardiac sarcoidosis (CS) is associated with an increased risk for sudden cardiac death. An implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD) is recommended in a subgroup of CS patients. However, the recommendations for primary prevention differ between guidelines.… read more here.
Keywords: predictors appropriate; implantable cardiac; cardiac defibrillator; cardiac sarcoidosis ... See more keywords
Clinical ethics report on the resuscitation of a patient in the emergency department with an uncertain resuscitation status and an implantable cardiac defibrillator
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DOI: 10.1136/medethics-2019-105945
Abstract: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation of a patient with an uncertain resuscitation status, and a discharging implantable cardiac defibrillator, presents a significant ethical challenge to healthcare professionals in the emergency department. Presently, no literature discusses these challenges or… read more here.
Keywords: resuscitation patient; resuscitation status; resuscitation; uncertain resuscitation ... See more keywords
Audible alert protected patient from inappropriate cardiac-defibrillator shocks.
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DOI: 10.5603/cj.2017.0062
Abstract: A 72-year-old male suffering from ischemic cardiomyopathy, left ventricular ejection fraction 30%, left bundle branch block and cardiac-defibrillator (ICD) with resynchronization therapy Medtronic Cardia CRT-D since June 2013, presented to a clinic 5 days after… read more here.
Keywords: protected patient; cardiac defibrillator; audible alert; patient inappropriate ... See more keywords