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Isolated extravascular implantable cardioverter-defibrillator infection without leadless pacemaker involvement: A unique dual-device case report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) have been central in the prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD) for over three decades (1–3). Despite their proven efficacy, traditional transvenous ICD (TV-ICD) systems carry substantial procedural and long-term risks, primarily due to the presence of intravascular leads (4,5). These complications mainly include lead malfunction, venous thrombosis, valvular injury and infection. Although relatively infrequent (0.6-1.3%), TV-ICD infections often require complete system removal and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality (6,7).

Source: HeartRhythm Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2026.01.028

Authors: Elodie Deschamps, Marta Garcia-Montero, Alexandre Raymond-Paquin, Blandine Mondésert

Institutions: Montreal Heart Institute, Université de Montréal

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