S-ICD, sans bells and whistles, a "viable alternative" in some ICD candidates

Representing "a significant existential crisis" for transvenous-lead systems, according to one expert, the totally subcutaneous ICD system was judged both safe and effective in a cohort of >300 selected primary- and secondary-prevention patients, without necessarily improving outcomes.

Source: theHeart.org - August 28, 2013 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news