Totally submuscular implantation of subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator: a safe and effective solution for obese or oversized patients. Issue 10 (17th September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Droghetti, Andrea; Locatelli, Alessandro; Casiraghi, Bruno; Malacrida, Maurizio; Arupi, Michele; Ragusa, Mark
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 4:Issue 10(2016)
• Page Start: 1009
• Page End: 1011
• Publication Date: 2016-09-17
• Subjects: Obesity -- subcutaneous defibrillator -- submuscular technique -- sudden cardiac death; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.652
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter–defibrillator (S‐ICD) is a safe alternative to transvenous ICD. We describe a submuscular S‐ICD placement technique in a severely obese with an oversized chest. Submuscular configuration allows optimal system positioning and impendence values warranting a safe and effective shock transmission. This technique is safe and improves patients comfort. Abstract : The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter–defibrillator (S‐ICD) is a safe alternative to transvenous ICD. We describe a submuscular S‐ICD placement technique in a severely obese with an oversized chest. Submuscular configuration allows optimal system positioning and impendence values warranting a safe and effective shock transmission. This technique is safe and improves patients comfort.