Successful use of transvenous coil electrodes as single element subcutaneous array leads

For implantable cardioverter defibrillator a 10 J safety margin between the defibrillation threshold (DFT) and the maximum output of the device is intended. In complex cases, the additional placement of a subcutaneous array lead is a common strategy for lowering the DFT. We report the successful use...

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Published in:	Europace (London, England) Vol. 11; no. 3; pp. 391 - 394
Main Authors:	Juchem, Gerd, Lang, Marion, Golczyk, Karl, Ulbrich, Michael, Reichart, Bruno, Lamm, Peter
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Oxford University Press 01-03-2009
Subjects:	Adult Aged Atrial Fibrillation - prevention & control Death, Sudden, Cardiac - prevention & control Defibrillators, Implantable Electrodes, Implanted Female Humans Male
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Summary:	For implantable cardioverter defibrillator a 10 J safety margin between the defibrillation threshold (DFT) and the maximum output of the device is intended. In complex cases, the additional placement of a subcutaneous array lead is a common strategy for lowering the DFT. We report the successful use of transvenous coil electrodes as single element subcutaneous array leads in order to lower the DFT.
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ISSN:	1099-5129 1532-2092
DOI:	10.1093/europace/eun382