title: Initial experience of subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillators in Singapore: a case series and review of the literature.
abstract: Transvenous implantable cardioverter defibrillators are a type of implantable cardiac device. They are effective at reducing total and arrhythmic mortality in patients at risk of sudden cardiac death. Subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillators (S-ICDs) are a new alternative that avoids the disadvantages of transvenous lead placement. In this case series, we report on the initial feasibility and safety of S-ICD implantation in Singapore.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, National Heart Centre, Singapore.
authors.forename: Tien Siang Eric
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Lim
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, National Heart Centre, Singapore.
authors.forename: Boon Yew
authors.initials: BY
authors.lastname: Tan
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, National Heart Centre, Singapore.
authors.forename: Kah Leng
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Ho
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, National Heart Centre, Singapore.
authors.forename: Chuh Yih Paul
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Lim
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, National Heart Centre, Singapore.
authors.forename: Wee Siong
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Teo
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, National Heart Centre, Singapore.
authors.forename: Chi-Keong
authors.initials: CK
authors.lastname: Ching
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016757:Death, Sudden, Cardiac / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004594:Electrophysiology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D061214:Patient Safety; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation; D012846:Singapore; D017180:Tachycardia, Ventricular; D014693:Ventricular Fibrillation
keywords: Asia; Singapore; cardiac arrest; subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillators; ventricular arrhythmias