This section describes efficacy outcomes from the published literature that the committee considered as part of the evidence about this procedure. For more detailed information on the evidence, see ...

Traditionally implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) have been implanted transvenously by creating a pouch in the subclavicular area and gaining vascular access to the heart. This approach, ...

Electric shocks delivered by subcutaneous defibrillators are equally effective compared to shocks delivered by conventional transvenous defibrillators, according to a study published in the journal ...

The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter–defibrillator (ICD) was designed to avoid complications related to the transvenous ICD lead by using an entirely extrathoracic placement. Evidence comparing ...

Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) reduce mortality in patients with increased risk of sudden cardiac death, but use of these devices has been limited by complications with the ...

A new device called a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (S-ICD) prevents sudden cardiac death with an electric shock. A conductor wire is implanted just under the skin, rather than ...

If you’re at risk for sudden cardiac arrest, an implantable cardioverter defibrillator — a small, battery-operated device that resides in your chest to detect abnormal heart rhythms — can deliver a ...

The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter–defibrillator (ICD) is associated with fewer lead-related complications than a transvenous ICD; however, the subcutaneous ICD cannot provide bradycardia and ...

SAN DIEGO, CA—Use of a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) appears to have some advantages over transvenous devices for patients with an ICD indication but no need for pacing, ...

Sonny Colbrelli has been discharged from hospital in Italy after undergoing a successful subcutaneous defibrillator (ICD) implantation operation on Thursday. “The device works to correct the rhythm of ...