VIDEO Defibrilatorul extravascular – o nouă opțiune pentru prevenirea morții subite cardiace • Știri Brașov Biz Brasov

The extravascular defibrillator (EV-ICD) offers a modern solution for preventing sudden cardiac death in high-risk patients by detecting and treating severe arrhythmias. Unlike traditional implantable defibrillators, the EV-ICD does not require electrodes to be placed inside the heart or blood vessels, as it is positioned under the sternum with the generator implanted under the skin. It continuously monitors heart activity and can deliver antitachycardic pacing or electric shocks when necessary. This device is recommended for patients with a history of life-threatening arrhythmias, heart failure, or certain hereditary heart conditions. It provides a significant alternative for those who cannot have traditional devices due to complications.