Abstract
In patients who have had a prior subcutaneous ICD implanted, a sternotomy can be safely performed without the need for replacement of the ICD. Appropriate tools and closure technique during reimplantation are essential for this to be a possibility.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1309-1311 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Clinical Case Reports |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2019 |
Keywords
- sternotomy
- subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator
- sudden cardiac death
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine