Open AccessSubcutaneous implantable defibrillator in dextrocardia secondary to Lobectomy
Author(s) -
Monkhouse Christopher,
Koutsogeorgis Ilias,
Schilling Richard,
Lambiase Pier D.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1474
Subject(s) - medicine , dextrocardia , cardiothoracic surgery , implantable cardioverter defibrillator , surgery , cardiology
Key Clinical Message Knowledge of anatomy is vital preimplant to screen the patient for the subcutaneous implantable defibrillator (S‐ ICD ), particularly those who have previously had thoracic surgery. X‐ray screening in these patients is highly recommended.