The evolution of Extravascular Cardioverter Defibrillator implantation: feasibility in a purely electrophysiologic setting.
BACKGROUND extravascular implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (EV-ICD) is a novel non-transvenous system delivering defibrillation shocks and anti-tachycardia pacing through a substernal lead. Despite proven efficacy, implantation has traditionally required general anesthesia and cardiothoracic surgical backup, limit...