The Lead Episode 100: A Discussion of Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillators in Young Patients: Arrhythmias, Complications, and Physical Activity, LIVE from EHRA 2025 in Vienna-The Lead Episode 100 (video)

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In this episode of The LEAD, Mike Lloyd discusses a study on subcutaneous implantable defibrillators (SICDs) in young patients, focusing on arrhythmias, complications, and physical activity. Experts Professor Raynaud Knops and Dr. Karim Benali discuss the study's results, showing SICDs have fewer complications compared to transvenous ICDs, particularly in active young people's. The study uses the IPAQ questionnaire to assess physical activity levels. Despite limitations like self-reported data and selection bias, findings indicate SICDs may be favorable for young, active patients due to fewer lead-related complications.

Keywords

subcutaneous implantable defibrillators

young active patients

arrhythmias

complications

physical activity

young patients