Elective Generator Replacement of the Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillator—Always a Simple Pit Stop?
High conversion rates at device replacement are achievable through optimized replacement strategy. In addition to improving the lead and generator position, capsulectomy appears to be a safe and effective way to reduce shock impedance and might contribute to overall system performance.
Authors
- Fabian Fastenrath (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9649-5284)
- Martin Borggrefe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3206-934X)
- Boris Rudic (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2275-7149)
- İbrahim Akın (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4387-7115)
- Daniel Duerschmied (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5249-4012)
- Juergen Kuschyk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7827-4974)
- Sara Wuerfel
- Volker Liebe
Institutions
- Heidelberg University (DE)
- University Hospital Heidelberg (DE)
- University Medical Centre Mannheim (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
- Published
- 2025-03-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jce.16638
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.78