A novel cause of inappropriate subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator therapies after a generator change
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DOI: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2021.05.011
Abstract: Inadequate connection between the lead and the Introduction Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) effectively prevent deaths resulting from ventricular tachyarrhythmias. Because of complications and lead failures associated with transvenous ICD systems, an entirely extravascular subcutaneous ICD (S-ICD)… read more here.
Keywords: generator change; icd; lead; implantable cardioverter ... See more keywords
Management and Long-term Outcomes Associated with Recalled Implantable Cardioverter-defibrillator leads: A Multicenter Experience.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2020.06.004
Abstract: BACKGROUND No comparative study of outcomes in Riata® and Sprint Fidelis® leads undergoing lead extraction (LE), lead abandonment (LA), and generator change only (GC) has been published. OBJECTIVES Determine outcomes (major complications - MC, death,… read more here.
Keywords: death; generator change; management long; long term ... See more keywords
Unexpected Cardiac Arrest During Generator Change Revealing Coronary Artery Strangulation: A Case Report.
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DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000001973
Abstract: An asymptomatic 10-year-old with long QT syndrome who had prophylactic pacemaker and defibrillator leads placed in infancy underwent an elective generator change. During epicardial lead manipulation, acute ST-segment elevation followed by refractory ventricular fibrillation prompted… read more here.
Keywords: coronary artery; artery strangulation; generator change; cardiac arrest ... See more keywords