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00534 Anesthesia insertion/replacement cvdfb

Anesthesia

Also known as: ICD implant anesthesia, defibrillator surgery anesthesia, AICD anesthesia

Anesthesia for insertion or replacement of a cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD/ICD), including transvenous placement of leads and generator implantation or replacement.

Clinical Context

Used when providing anesthesia for implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) placement or generator change. Indicated for patients at risk of sudden cardiac death from ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation. Requires defibrillation testing capability in the procedure room.

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Specialties

anesthesiologycardiologyelectrophysiology

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