Presentation
Breathlessness. Outcome after double cardiac arrest.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator
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This case shows a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator, with correct position of the electrode subcutaneously, superficial to the pleural cavity and outside of the rib cage, in a parasternal left location.
Case Discussion
The totally subcutaneous implantable defibrillator (S‐ICD) has been introduced as a new alternative to the conventional transvenous defibrillator system.