Sham surgery as an alternative procedure for unexplained pain following transvenous implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation: case report
Post-ICD implantation pain ranges from routine discomfort to complications requiring intervention. Causes include device migration, musculoskeletal issues, nerve damage, infections, and psychological factors. Thorough evaluation is essential to rule out organic causes. Management includes non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, physical therapy, neuropathic pain medications, and psychological support. This case highlights the role of psychogenic factors in persistent pain.
Authors
- Elisabed Chikobava
- Roin Rekvava (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9937-1336)
- Irakli Ninua (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3397-5347)
- Nino Javakhidze (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5977-5791)
- Luka Kiguradze
Institutions
- David Tvildiani Medical University (GE)
- Georgian American University (GE)
- Tbilisi State Medical University (GE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Heart Journal - Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-10-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/ytaf562
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00