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The Lead Episode 100: A Discussion of Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillators in Young Patients: Arrhythmias, Complications, and Physical Activity, LIVE from EHRA 2025 in Vienna
Description
Join host Michael S. Lloyd, MD,FHRS and episode participants Karim Benali, MD, PhD and Reinoud Knops, MD, PhD as they discuss this recent article that focuses on unique aspects of implantable defibrillators as experienced by young patients. The team gathered in person for this lively discussion at EHRA 2025 in Vienna. Bonus video footage of the episode is available here.
Learning Objectives
  • Examine the experience of young patients with implantable defibrillators to treat arrythmias.
  • Explore complications that young patients experience concerning implantable defibrillators.
  • Compare the impact of physical activity levels in young patients with implantable defibrillators.
Article Authors and Podcast Contributors
Article Authors

Pietro Francia, MD, Matteo Ziacchi, MD, Federico Migliore, MD, PhD, Paolo De Filippo, MD, Antonio Dello Russo, MD, Stefano Viani, MD, Antonio Rapacciuolo, MD, Giulio Falasconi, MD, Carmen Adduci, MD, PhD, Giovanni Bisignani, MD, Luca Checchi, MD , Giuseppe Busacca, MD, Luca Santini, MD, Carlo Lavalle, MD, Valeria Ilia Calvi, MD, Antonio Curcio, MD , Massimo Silvetti, MD, Antonio Pangallo, MD, Marco Carbonaro, MD, Davide Giorgi, MD, Raimondo Pittorru, MD, Mariolina Lovecchio, MS, Sergio Valsecchi, MS, PhD, Mauro Biffi, MD , Antonio D’Onofrio, MD, and Antonio Pelliccia, MD on behalf of the S-ICD Rhythm Detect Investigators

Podcast Contributors

Michael S. Lloyd, MD,FHRS, Emory University
Karim Benali, MD, PhD, Saint-Etienne University Hospital
Reinoud Knops, MD, PhD, Amsterdam University Medical Center

Faculty and Disclosures
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

Host Disclosure(s):

M. Lloyd:
Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting: Medtronic, Arga Medtech, Circa Scientific
Membership on Advisory Committees: Boston Scientific

Contributor Disclosure(s):
K. Benali:
Nothing to disclose.

R. Knops
:
Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting: Boston Scientific, Metronic, Inc., Cairdac, Abbott
Membership on Advisory Committees: Kestra, Inc.
 

Staff Disclosure(s) (note: HRS staff are NOT in control of educational content. Disclosures are provided solely for full transparency to the learner):
S. Sailor: No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
S. Colbert: No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Summary
Availability: On-Demand
Expires on Apr 06, 2028
Cost: FREE
Credit Offered:
No Credit Offered
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