Use of pulsed electron avalanche knife (PEAK) PlasmaBlade™ in patients undergoing implantation of subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator

ConclusionThe results of our pilot study suggest that intermuscular S-ICD implantation using PEAK is safe and potentially beneficial in patients receiving OAC or APT with respect to prevention of bleeding complications. These results support the rationale for large prospective controlled trials evaluating a beneficial effect of PEAK use in S-ICD implantation procedures.

Source: IJC Heart and Vasculature - July 6, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research