Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2957502 | Journal of Arrhythmia | 2016 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (S-ICD) is a novel device now accepted in clinical practice for treating ventricular arrhythmias. In 14 consecutive patients, S-ICD devices were placed in the virtual space between the anterior surface of the serratus anterior muscle and the posterior surface of the latissimus dorsi muscle. During a mean follow up of 9 months, no dislocations, infections, hematoma formations, or skin erosions were observed. Intermuscular implantation of the S-ICD could be a reliable, safe, and appealing alternative to the standard subcutaneous placement.
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Authors
Paola Ferrari, Fabrizio Giofrè, Paolo De Filippo,