Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator dysfunction after coronary artery bypass grafting.
Displacement of an ICD electrode is a possible complication after changes in heart size after CABG and simultaneous implantation of an epicardial lead ICD. To prevent potentially life-threatening ICD dysfunction in patients who are candidates for CABG and ICD implantation, we suggest the use of transvenous ICD systems or a staged procedure (CABG followed by ICD implantation) rather than a simultaneous operation.
Geppert
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Department of Cardiology, University of Vienna, Austria.
Bankier
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Maurer
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Stefenelli
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D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000601:surgery; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged