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ArticleCardiology journal2023

A survey study of the use of a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator in various clinical scenarios by expert electrophysiologists in Poland.

Maciej Kempa, Barbara Opielowska-Nowak, Szymon Budrejko, Grzegorz Raczak

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Maciej KempaDepartment of Cardiology and Electrotherapy, Medical University of Gdansk, Poland.
Barbara Opielowska-NowakDepartment of Cardiology and Electrotherapy, Medical University of Gdansk, Poland.
Szymon BudrejkoDepartment of Cardiology and Electrotherapy, Medical University of Gdansk, Poland. budrejko@gumed.edu.pl.ORCID 0000-0002-5254-0813
Grzegorz RaczakDepartment of Cardiology and Electrotherapy, Medical University of Gdansk, Poland.

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Abstract

backgroundA subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) has become a recognized alternative to a traditional transvenous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (T-ICD). Despite the growing evidence of non-inferiority of S-ICD, there are no clear clinical guidelines for selection of either of the two available systems. The aim of the study was to analyze the decisions made in predefined typical clinical scenarios by Polish cardiologists experienced in the use of both S-ICDs and T-ICDs.

methodsA group of 30 experts of cardiac electrotherapy experienced in the use of S-ICDs was recruited and invited to participate in a web-based anonymous survey. The survey questions regarded the proposed therapy in various but typical clinical scenarios.

resultsFrom the invited 30 experts representing 18 clinical centers, 25 completed the survey. 72% of them declared that the number of S-ICDs implanted at their center during the preceding 12 months exceeded 10, and 40% - that it was over 20. Rates of responders preferring S-ICD or T-ICD in various clinical scenarios are reported and discussed in detail.

conclusionsSignificant divergence of opinion exists among Polish experts regarding the use of a subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator. It is especially pronounced on the issue of the use of the system in middle-age patients, in case of complications of the hitherto ICD therapy, or the need of upgrading the existing cardiac implantable electronic device.

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Defibrillators, ImplantableDeath, Sudden, CardiacElectric CountershockHumansMiddle AgedPolandSurveys and QuestionnairesTreatment Outcomeimplantable cardioverter-defibrillatorsubcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillatorsudden cardiac deathventricular fibrillationventricular tachycardia

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PMCPMC10129257

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