Epicardial Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator in a 2-Month-Old Infant.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2016.08.040.
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Abstract
We describe the implantation of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) in a 2-month-old infant with frequent sustained ventricular tachycardia (VT) refractory to antiarrhythmic agents. An epicardial ICD shock coil lead and pacing leads were placed, as was a cumbersome device console that was stored in a pocket between the left external and internal oblique muscles. These methods were safe and feasible even for such a small infant, and possible adverse events were avoided.
Medical subject headings
- Defibrillators, Implantable