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Why is an Implantable Defibrillator NOT Useful Soon After Myocardial Infarction?

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Here is the transcript of the video: Implantable defibrillator is an important life saving device. Then, why is it mentioned that, implanting a defibrillator soon after an acute myocardial infarction, in those with left ventricular dysfunction and prone for ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death, is not useful?

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Ventricular Tachycardia Management

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Recurrent ventricular tachycardia in spite of radiofrequency catheter ablation needs an implantable cardioverter defibrillator. Those at risk of recurrent VT with previous myocardial infarction and left ventricular dysfunction also need an implantable defibrillator.

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Leadless pacemaker having wireless communication with subcutaneous ICD

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Subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator was an innovation meant to reduce the lead related problems of conventional transvenous ICDs. But subcutaneous ICD cannot provide bradycardia and antitachycardia pacing as a transvenous ICD. A Modular Communicative Leadless Pacing-Defibrillator System. N Engl J Med.