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ArticleJACC. Case reports2025

First Human Implant With Cardiac Contractility Modulation in a Patient With an Extravascular Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator.

Jason Kindler, Jose Silva, Matthew Sackett, Chinmaya Mareddy

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Article in JACC. Case reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Jason KindlerCCDS Impulse Dynamics, Marlton, New Jersey, USA.
Jose SilvaCentra Heart and Vascular Institute, Lynchburg, Virginia, USA.
Matthew SackettCentra Heart and Vascular Institute, Lynchburg, Virginia, USA.
Chinmaya MareddyCentra Heart and Vascular Institute, Lynchburg, Virginia, USA. Electronic address: Chinmaya.Mareddy@centrahealth.com.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCardiac contractility modulation (CCM) improves myocardial contractility and heart failure (HF) symptoms, whereas the extravascular implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (EV-ICD) offers defibrillation without transvenous leads. Their combined use has not been previously reported. FIRST-IN-HUMAN/EARLY REPORTS SUMMARY: This case presents the first documented implantation of CCM therapy in a patient with a prior EV-ICD. Lead placement and programming were optimized to prevent interference. Both devices functioned independently, with stable sensing and no inappropriate therapies. The patient experienced improved HF symptoms. DISCUSSION: This case demonstrates the feasibility and safety of integrating CCM and EV-ICD therapy, highlighting the importance of strategic lead positioning and programming. NOVELTY: This is the first report of CCM and EV-ICD integration, demonstrating their complementary role in HF management. TAKE-HOME MESSAGE: CCM and EV-ICD can be safely combined, expanding options for HF patients requiring both therapies.

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cardiac pacemakercardiomypathychronic heart failureelectrophysiologyreduced ejection fractiontachycardiax-ray fluoroscopy

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PMID40541363
PMCPMC12198652

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