Ultrasound-guided S-ICD implantation: A proof-of-concept study

Heart Rhythm 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jakob Lüker, Daniel Steven, Niklas Hagemann, Immanuel Erdmann, Jan-Hendrik Schipper, Theodoros Maximidou, Nina Becher, Marc Strik, Jana Ackmann, Jan Grobecker, Sebastian Dittrich, Jan-Hendrik van-den-Bruck
+1 more Jonas Wörmann
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2026.01.038
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Abstract

Fluoroscopic guidance ensures optimal positioning during subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) implantation, as optimal system placement is paramount for defibrillation.1,2 Lead implantation depth is the key determinant of successful defibrillation-threshold testing (DFT) the risk of failure correlates with the lead position on postprocedure lateral chest X-ray.1,3,4

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Ultrasound Imaging and Elastography

Publication details

Journal / source
Heart Rhythm
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
23
Issue
8
Pages
e1697–e1699
Publication date
3 February 2026
Language
EN