Late Obesity‐Driven Subcutaneous ICD Geometric Failure: Salvage With Sub‐Serratus Generator Repositioning
S-ICD efficacy depends on extracardiac shock vector geometry. We report late obesity-associated geometric deterioration after substantial weight gain. Rising shock impedance prompted reassessment at generator replacement, revealing pocket dehiscence, adipose interposition, and generator superficialization. Because fibrosis precluded parasternal lead mobilization by simple traction, sub-serratus generator repositioning improved the PRAETORIAN score and shock impedance. Despite a subsequent rise to 130 Ω, defibrillation succeeded with a 65 J shock. S-ICD geometry should be considered dynamic, particularly after major changes in body habitus.
Authors
- Pietro Francia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0306-7764)
- Maria Luisa Loricchio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0044-1805)
- Renzo Venanzio Iulianella
- Antonino Granatelli
- Federico Turreni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6975-3850)
- Marco Testa
Institutions
- Santa Maria Nuova Hospital (IT)
- Ospedale Santa Maria (IT)
- Azienda Ospedaliera Sant'Andrea (IT)
- Ospedale Sandro Pertini (IT)
- Sapienza University of Rome (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology
- Published
- 2026-10-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/pace.70482
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
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