RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Buckley, Rita
T1 Subcutaneous ICD Proven Safe and Effective
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2012
FD SAGE Publications
VO 12
IS 6
SP 10
OP 10
DO 10.1177/155989771206006
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/12/6/10.abstract
AB An investigational, fully subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (S-ICD) that senses, detects, and treats malignant ventricular tachyarrhythmias exceeded prespecified safety and efficacy endpoints in a recent clinical trial, potentially paving the way for a paradigm shift in ICD technology.