Guidance of Clinical Magnet Application of Inhibition of Inappropriate Shock in Patient of Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: A Review of the Literature

Abstract

Background: The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (S-ICD) represents a major advancement in ICD technology in the last 10 years. During the experience with the 1nd generation of S-ICD, the IAS rate was 4,5% to 25% and with 2nd generation and 3nd generation of S-ICD the IAS rate was 3.1% at one year. Indeed, in the hospital and out of hospital emergency situations in presence of IAS it is mandatory to suspend the shock therapy.