Rapid Return to Play After Extravascular Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Implantation in a Competitive Runner

JACC Case Rep. 2024 Sep 4;29(17):102490. doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102490.

Abstract

We present a case of long QT syndrome type 2 in a competitive runner who underwent implantation of a primary prevention extravascular implantable cardioverter defibrillator with a rapid return to partial activity within 2 weeks and a return to full activity within 4 weeks of implantation without affecting wound healing or device function.

Keywords: extravascular implantable cardioverter defibrillator; long QT syndrome.

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  • Case Reports