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Concomitant use of the novel extravascular implantable cardioverter-defibrillator with an epicardial pacemaker

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The EV-ICD is a novel defibrillator with its lead placed substernally in the anterior mediastinum. Due to limited pacing capabilities, patients requiring permanent stimulation are typically better suited for a transvenous defibrillator. However, in cases where this is not feasible (such as ongoing systemic infection) alternatives must be considered. We present a case where an EV-ICD was combined with an epicardial pacemaker to provide both defibrillation and pacing, while avoiding transvenous implantation.

Source: HeartRhythm Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2025.07.009

Authors: Vera Graup, Daniel Hofer, Alexander Breitenstein

Institution: University Hospital Zurich

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,100