[Implantation of an automatic cardioverter-defibrillator in small children--two case reports].
Implantation of an automatic cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) in children may be challenging due to the increased risk of periprocedural and long-term complications. ICD was implanted in two boys with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, aged 6 and 9 years, with of a body weight of 20 and 25 kg, respectively. In one patient an ICD was implanted due to a history of ventricular fibrillation whereas the second patient underwent prophylactic ICD implantation due to a family history of sudden cardiac death. No short- or mid-term complications were recorded. Difficulties and risks of ICD implantation in children are discussed.
Przybylski
Andrzej
A
II Klinika Choroby Wieńcowej, Instytut Kardiologii, Warszawa, Poland.
Kucińska
Beata
B
Grabowski
Krzysztof
K
Sterliński
Maciej
M
Wróblewska-Kałuzewska
Maria
M
Szwed
Hanna
H
D002312:Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors