Implantation of ICDs under conscious sedation with combined hypnotic agents and deep sedation with etomidate is a safe and effective procedure with low perioperative morbidity and low long-term complication rates.
Implantation under conscious sedation of ICDs in the prepectoral subfascial position is a safe and effective procedure with low operative and postoperative morbidity and favorable long-term outcome.
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