ICD Flowchart
The S-ICD system gives physicians and patients a new option without leads in the vasculature. Find out when physician's say it's the preferred device over TV-ICD.
Selecting the Best ICD for Your Patients
Listen to Dr. Jeanne Poole as she reviews several case studies and walks you through her decision-making process for choosing the right ICD for each patient. #subqtalk
Listen to Dr. Jeanne Poole as she reviews several case studies and walks you through her decision-making process for choosing the right ICD for each patient. #subqtalk
When is an S-ICD the Preferred Choice?
S-ICDs are appropriate for a wide range of indicated patients. And, based on the Poole and Gold editorial article, the S-ICD System is actually preferred over TV-ICD for patients who have1:
"Almost universally, if given the choice, the patients select the S-ICD."
Andrea M. Russo, MD, FACC, FHRS
Director, Electrophysiology & Arrhythmia Services
Cooper University | Camden, NJ
Rule Out S-ICD First
You already know the S-ICD system is suitable for primary and secondary prevention patients. And since S-ICD eliminates the complications of transvenous leads, it makes sense to rule out S-ICD first before choosing a TV-ICD.
