Initial experience of subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillators in Singapore: a case series and review of the literature.
- Author:
Tien Siang Eric LIM
1
;
Boon Yew TAN
1
;
Kah Leng HO
1
;
Chuh Yih Paul LIM
1
;
Wee Siong TEO
1
;
Chi-Keong CHING
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords: Asia; Singapore; cardiac arrest; subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillators; ventricular arrhythmias
- MeSH: Adult; Death, Sudden, Cardiac; prevention & control; Defibrillators, Implantable; statistics & numerical data; Electrophysiology; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Patient Safety; Prosthesis Implantation; Singapore; Tachycardia, Ventricular; Ventricular Fibrillation
- From:Singapore medical journal 2015;56(10):580-585
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
- 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.
