Understanding Outcomes with the EMBLEM S-ICD in Primary Prevention Patients with Low EF Study (UNTOUCHED): Clinical characteristics and perioperative results

The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) has shown favorable outcomes in large registries with broad inclusion criteria. The cohorts reported had less heart disease and fewer comorbidities than standard ICD populations.

Source: Heart Rhythm - May 9, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lucas V. Boersma, Mikhael F. El-Chami, Maria Grazia Bongiorni, Martin C. Burke, Reinoud E. Knops, Johan D. Aasbo, Pier D. Lambiase, Jean Claude Deharo, Andrea M. Russo, Jay Dinerman, Naushad Shaik, Craig S. Barr, Nathan Carter, Ursula Appl, Amy J. Brisben Source Type: research