Open AccessLead failure in transvenous implantable cardioverter defibrillator: a new opportunity for an effective management
Author(s) -
Pignalberi Carlo,
Colivicchi Furio
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/ccr3.1533
Subject(s) - medicine , implantable cardioverter defibrillator , lead (geology) , intensive care medicine , cardiology , medical emergency , geology , geomorphology
Key Clinical Message In case of transvenous defibrillator lead failure, a subcutaneous defibrillator may be implanted and the lead may be abandoned in order to avoid particular risk situations. For patients who require pacing and with an operational atrial lead, the transvenous ICD may be also maintained to ensure antibradycardia support.