Left mini-thoracotomy for beating heart bypass grafting in a patient with S-ICD
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Cardiac surgery in patients already implanted with subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillators (S-ICD) represents a challenge. Although a few reports described successful surgical procedures in these patients, a traditional approach with median sternotomy might potentially cause S-ICD malfunctioning. Minimally invasive techniques (e.g. left anterior thoracotomy) should be considered the first choice in order to preserve the integrity of the S-ICD system in suitable patients. Herein, we provide the first report of a patient implanted with S-ICD due to post-ischemic left ventricular dysfunction who underwent successful minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB).
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