Characteristics and early clinical outcomes of patients undergoing totally subcutaneous vs. transvenous single chamber implantable cardioverter defibrillator placement

ConclusionIn this retrospective matched single centre cohort study, there was no significant difference in implantation complications or death in patients receiving single chamber TV-ICDs compared to S-ICDs within 6 months following implantation. This occurred despite more severe preexisting illness in the S-ICD group. Further investigation is needed to determine outcomes after longer-term follow-up.
Source: Europace - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research