Safety, Efficacy and Evidence Base for Use of the Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator

The trans-venous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (TV-ICD) is effective in treating life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia and reduces mortality in high-risk patients. However, there are significant short- and long-term complications that are associated with intravascular leads. These shortco...

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Main Authors: Carmen Adduci, Francesca Palano, Pietro Francia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-03-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/7/3/53