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由MDafaalla著作·2019·被引用1次—Inrecentyears,subcutaneousimplantablecardioverter-defibrillator(S-ICD)...However,chestX-rayrevealedleaddisplacementwithatip ...

Background

In recent years, subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) implants have progressively increased and have been shown to be safe and highly successful, affording low reintervention rates regardless of the technique used.

Case summary

We present a case of S-ICD implantation in a patient diagnosed with idiopathic ventricular fibrillation. In the first follow-up consultation the patient showed appropriate detection parameters in the three configurations. However, chest X-ray revealed lead displacement with a tip migration from the manubrium area of the sternum to the xiphoid process.

Discussion

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