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Objectives The aim of this multicenter study was to characterize the efficacy and safety of subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (S-ICDs) lead extraction procedures. Background S-ICDs have been developed to limit lead-related complications inherent to transvenous ICD devices. To date, no study has specifically investigated the safety and feasibility of S-ICD lead extraction…
Source: JACC: Clinical ElectrophysiologyCategories: Cardiologists, Latest HeadlinesTweet
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Mashup Score: 1Infections With Resterilized Pacemakers and Defibrillators - American College of Cardiology - 4 year(s) ago
Thomas C. Crawford, MD, FACC
Source: American College of CardiologyCategories: Cardiology News and Journals, Latest HeadlinesTweet-
How does the risk of infection differ between patients implanted w/ resterilized pacemakers or #ICDs in underserved nations & patients receiving new devices in Canada? Find out in this journal scan: https://t.co/2QYhMKunv0 #ACCIntl
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Mashup Score: 0Prophylactic Use of Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators in the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death in Dialysis Patients | Circulation - 4 year(s) ago
Background: Patients with end-stage renal disease who are undergoing dialysis are reported to be at high risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD), and to date, no therapy has been shown to be effective i…
Source: www.ahajournals.orgCategories: CardiologistsTweet-
Prophylactic implantable cardioverter-defibrillators #ICDs do not reduce the rate of sudden cardiac death in dialysis patients. #SCD #EPeeps https://t.co/qSmtTKPBrU
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Lead extraction for a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator #ICDs was associated with no major complications #EPeeps https://t.co/hmuvayRFF0