Adduci C, Ali H, Francia P, Mantovani R, Palano F, Lupo P, Foresti S, De Ambroggi G, Cappato R. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator: Current trends in clinical practice between guidelines and technology progress.
Eur J Intern Med 2019;
65:6-11. [PMID:
31005441 DOI:
10.1016/j.ejim.2019.04.003]
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Abstract
The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (S-ICD) is a valuable alternative to the conventional trans-venous ICD (TV-ICD) for the prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD). Prospective registries showed that the S-ICD is safe and effective in treating ventricular tachyarrhythmias in high-risk patients without pacing indications. While in earlier studies patients implanted with S-ICDs were young and mostly affected by channelopathies, contemporary S-ICD cohorts include patients with severely impaired left ventricular function and significant comorbidities. This review focuses on S-ICD evidence-based use and highlights current gaps between guidelines recommendations and real-world clinical practice.
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