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A patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy experienced inappropriate shocks due to implantable cardioverter defibrillator lead fracture. A new subcutaneous defibrillator was successfully implanted, offering a lower risk of complications like lead fracture or infection.

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Background:

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy presents risks requiring defibrillator implantation.
Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) can be associated with lead complications such as fracture.
Lead fractures can lead to inappropriate shocks and device malfunction.

Observation:

An 18-year-old patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and a 6-year-old ICD experienced inappropriate shocks due to lead fracture.
The malfunctioning ICD lead (Sprint Quattro, Medtronic) necessitated device explantation.
A novel subcutaneous cardioverter defibrillator (Cameron SQ-RX) was implanted without complications.

Findings:

The subcutaneous cardioverter defibrillator implantation was technically successful.
This marked the first use of a subcutaneous cardioverter defibrillator in the Iberian Peninsula.
The subcutaneous device demonstrated good rhythm diagnostic performance and therapeutic efficacy.

Implications:

Subcutaneous implantable defibrillators may reduce risks of lead fracture and infection compared to transvenous systems.
This case highlights the potential of subcutaneous defibrillators as a viable alternative for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Further research into subcutaneous defibrillator technology is warranted for improved patient outcomes.