Growth and the subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator in a small child

Cardiol Young. 2019 Dec;29(12):1524. doi: 10.1017/S1047951119002440. Epub 2019 Oct 30.

Abstract

The effect of growth on the subcutaneous cardioverter defibrillators when implanted in small children is unknown. These two chest X-rays demonstrate that these devices can cope well with growth.

Keywords: Growth; implantable cardioverter defibrillator child; subcutaneous.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Defibrillators, Implantable*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Tachycardia, Ventricular / diagnostic imaging
  • Tachycardia, Ventricular / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome