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Undetected displacement of a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator lead. importance of performing a chest X-ray during the first weeks post-implant: a case report.
- Source :
- European Heart Journal Case Reports; Dec2019, Vol. 3 Issue 4, p1-5, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Background In recent years, subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) implants have progressively increased and have been shown to be safe and highly successful, affording low reintervention rates regardless of the technique used. Case summary We present a case of S-ICD implantation in a patient diagnosed with idiopathic ventricular fibrillation. In the first follow-up consultation the patient showed appropriate detection parameters in the three configurations. However, chest X-ray revealed lead displacement with a tip migration from the manubrium area of the sternum to the xiphoid process. Discussion This case highlights the importance of performing at least one chest X-ray during the first weeks after S-ICD implantation, allowing the detection of a problem such as lead displacement, which can lead to undersensing of ventricular arrhythmias or S-ICD oversensing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- X-rays
VENTRICULAR fibrillation
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 25142119
- Volume :
- 3
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- European Heart Journal Case Reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 141055269
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/ytz189