Moving and Attaching Substernal Defibrillator Electrode

The provider repositions a previously placed substernal implantable defibrillator–pacing electrode and attaches it to a pulse generator. Defibrillators sense and regulate the heart rate. Substernal electrodes may be indicated when subcutaneous or transvenous electrodes are not feasible. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.