Implications of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Therapy in Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatrics

Abstract

ICD therapy can effectively manage malignant arrhythmias in selected pediatric and congenital heart patients. Spurious shocks or ICD storm may increase morbidity and emphasize the need for concomitant medical and ablative therapy. ICD lead failure was relatively frequent in this population.