Intermuscular two-incision technique for implantation of the subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator: a 3-year follow-up.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the outcome of patients underwent subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (S-ICD) implantation with the intermuscular (IM) two-incision technique during 3-year follow-up.

Methods

the study population consisted of 105 consecutive patients (79 male; median 50 [13-77] years) underwent S-ICD implantation with the IM two-incision technique. The composite primary end point of the study consisted of device-related complications and inappropriate shocks (IAS). Secondary end points included the individual components of the primary end point, death from any cause, appropriate therapy, major adverse cardiac events, hospitalization for heart failure, and heart transplantation.

Results

According to the PRAETORIAN sco

SUBMITTER: Migliore F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12317887 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature