Complications and inappropriate shocks in pediatric patients receiving a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrilator

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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: There is limited evidence regarding the use of subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (S-ICD) in pediatric patients. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of complications in these patients at our center, according to the type of ICD and patient size.

METHODS: We included all patients aged<18 years who received an S-ICD since 2016 at our center. As a control group, we also included contemporary patients (since 2014) who received a transvenous ICD (TV-ICD). The primary endpoint was a composite of complications and inappropriate shocks.

RESULTS: A total of 26 patients received an S-ICD (median age, 14 [5-17] years; body mass index [BMI], 20.2 kg/m2). Implantation was intermuscular in 23 patients (88%) and subserratus in the remainder. Two incisions were used in 24 patients (92%). In all patients, 2 zones were programmed: a conditional zone set at 230 (220-230) bpm, and a shock zone set at 250 bpm. Nineteen patients received a TV-ICD (median age, 11 [range, 5-16] years; BMI, 19.2 kg/m2, 79% single-chamber). Survival free from the primary endpoint at 5 years was 80% in the S-ICD group and 63% in the TV-ICD group (P=.54). Survival free from inappropriate shocks was similar (85% vs 89%, P=.86), while survival free from complications was higher in the S-ICD group (96% vs 57%, cloglog P=.016). There were no therapy failures in the S-ICD group, and no increased complication rates were observed in patients with BMI ≤20 kg/m2.

CONCLUSIONS: With contemporary implantation techniques and programming, S-ICD is a safe and effective therapy in pediatric patients. The number of inappropriate shocks is similar to TV-ICD, with fewer short- and mid-term complications.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2023

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Revista espanola de cardiologia (English ed.) - (2023) vom: 23. Nov.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Centeno, Miriam [VerfasserIn]
Álvarez García-Rovés, Reyes [VerfasserIn]
Pérez-Caballero, Ramón [VerfasserIn]
Arenal, Ángel [VerfasserIn]
Atienza, Felipe [VerfasserIn]
González-Torrecilla, Esteban [VerfasserIn]
Carta, Alejandro [VerfasserIn]
Ríos-Muñoz, Gonzalo R [VerfasserIn]
Medrano, Constancio [VerfasserIn]
Gil-Jaurena, Juan M [VerfasserIn]
Fernández-Avilés, Francisco [VerfasserIn]
Ávila, Pablo [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Adult children
Child
DAI subcutáneo
DAI transvenoso
Desfibriladores implantables
Implantable cardioverter defibrillators
Journal Article
Niño
Niños adultos
Subcutaneous-ICD
Transvenous-ICD

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Date Revised 06.12.2023

published: Print-Electronic

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doi:

10.1016/j.rec.2023.08.014

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NLM364918764