Two ‐incision versus three‐incision implantation technique of subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator: Systematic review and meta‐analysis of 2076 patients

Conclusion2IT and 3IT of S-ICD have comparable efficacy and complication rates; however, the 3IT exposes patients to an additional incision without any additional benefits. These findings may provide clinicians with a simpler method for subcutaneous ICD implantation and likely result in improved cosmetic outcomes. Before the 2IT technique can be considered the standard of care, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) must be conducted to assess its long-term safety and efficacy.

Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - December 10, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mohamed Hamouda Elkasaby, Basma Badrawy Khalefa, Mazen Negmeldin Aly Yassin, Malak Mohamed Abd El ‐Hameed, Omar Elkoumi, Hussam Al Hennawi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research