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Abdominal Emergency After Subcutaneous ICD Implantation

S Allan Petty1, Ramil Goel1,2

  • 1Division of Cardiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA.

JACC. Case Reports
|August 1, 2022
PubMed

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A rare, fatal complication of colonic perforation can occur after subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) placement. Early recognition and proper technique are crucial for managing this serious subdiaphragmatic event in patients with cardiomyopathy.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) are increasingly used for managing arrhythmias.
  • Nonischemic cardiomyopathy is a common indication for ICD implantation.
  • Subdiaphragmatic complications following ICD implantation are rare but can be severe.

Keywords:
SICD, subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillatorcardiomyopathycolonic perforationcomplicationelectrophysiology

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