title: Simplified implantation of single-lead pectoral cardioverter defibrillators using device-based testing.
abstract: Device-based testing of single-lead pectoral defibrillators (defibrillation efficacy testing without an external defibrillation system after complete implantation of the device) resulted in an adequate defibrillation threshold (< or = 20 J) in 45 of 50 study patients (90%). Mean surgical implantation time (skin to skin) was 62 +/- 29 minutes without perioperative mortality and without implantable cardioverter defibrillator infection during follow-up. Thus, device-based testing appears to be a simple and safe method to test defibrillation efficacy of single-lead pectoral defibrillators.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Hospital of the Philipps-University of Marburg, Germany.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Grimm
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Timmann
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Menz
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hoffmann
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Funck
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Moosdorf
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Maisch
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable; D004867:Equipment Design; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008422:Materials Testing / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012449:Safety; D019616:Thoracic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome