Implantation of an epicardial dual chamber ICD following unsuccessful percutaneous extraction of a failed ventricular shocking electrode.
This report describes the case of a 22-year-old patient presenting with ICD electrode failure where attempted percutaneous electrode extraction was unsuccessful. In view of the patient's young age, an operative approach was considered most appropriate. The failed electrode was surgically extracted and a new epicardial pacing/defibrillator system inserted.
Adlam
David
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Department of Cardiology, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester LE3 9QP, UK.
Cubbon
Richard M
RM
Skehan
Douglas
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D000328:Adult; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable; D020878:Device Removal; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017180:Tachycardia, Ventricular / Q000628:therapy*