ICD implantation as primary prevention in systemic RV? A cautious attitude is justified

Abstract

With the current lack of data a cautious attitude towards ICD implantation for primary prevention of SCD in patients with a systemic ventricle is justified, as we don't know who is actually at risk of SCD, but we do know that we will subject our patients to complications and inappropriate therapy.

Keywords

• Congenital heart disease
• Systemic right ventricle
• Primary prevention
• ICD implantation