Intermuscular pocket for subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator: Single-center experience

Publication date: Available online 23 February 2016 Source:Journal of Arrhythmia Author(s): Paola Ferrari, Fabrizio Giofrè, Paolo De Filippo 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.

Source: Journal of Arrhythmia - February 24, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research