Two-incision versus three-incision implantation technique of subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator: Systematic review and meta-analysis of 2076 patients

Abstract

The implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) was designed to detect and treat ventricular arrhythmias, which account for nearly half of all cardiovascular fatalities. Transvenous ICD (TV-ICD) complications were reduced by introducing subcutaneous ICD (S-ICD). S-ICD can be implanted using a three (3IT)- or two (2IT)-incision technique. This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to compare the 3IT to the 2IT.