The subcutaneous defibrillator: who stands to benefit?

Authors: De Maria E., Olaru A., Cappelli S. If a given patient necessitating implantation of a cardioverter defibrillator has no indications for cardiac resynchronisation, bradycardia support or antitachycardia pacing and provided this patient's condition or previous history would make the absence of leads within the heart and the preservation of central venous circulation preferable, than the newly developed subcutaneous cardioverter defibrillator is a first line indication. 

Topics:
Arrhythmias, Sudden Cardiac Death and Resuscitation

Source: ESC News and Press - March 5, 2014 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news