Relationship between CIED extent of displacement toward the shoulder while in the supine position and shoulder impairment.
Muharrem Said CosgunCansu CosgunPublished in: Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE (2022)
Excessive displacement of the device toward the shoulder while in the supine position causes shoulder impairment by contacting more muscle fibers. Obese female patients with defibrillators have the highest risk.