Can welding safely be resumed after implanting an extravascular implantable cardioverter-defibrillator

Since early 2024, the Medtronic Aurora EV-ICD has become available for patients who require protection against the consequences of potential ventricular arrhythmias. However, this development also raises new questions for which no definitive guidelines or consensus currently exist. In this case report, we demonstrate that it may be necessary to perform on-site testing in the patient's daily environment to avoid a false sense of security and ensure safety . This patient, who works as a welder in an automotive workshop, expressed a desire to resume his regular occupational activities but was uncertain whether the equipment he uses would be safe in the context of his device.