ICD Implantation - Between Necessity and Tragedy

Abstract

We report on a 42-year-old patient with known dilative cardiomyopathy who underwent placement of a multiple transvenous pacemaker and ICD electrodes, and required removal of all leads via median sternotomy, followed by placement of epicardial electrodes. This experience has led us to question the necessity of the current implantation policies for these systems.

Key words

ICD - pace maker - endovascular electrode

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