SubQ ICDs are disclosed that are entirely implantable subcutaneously with
minimal surgical intrusion into the body of the patient and provide
distributed cardioversion-defibrillation sense and stimulation electrodes
for delivery of cardioversion-defibrillation shock and pacing therapies
across the heart when necessary. Configurations include one hermetically
sealed housing with 1 or, optionally, 2 subcutaneous sensing and
cardioversion-defibrillation therapy delivery leads or alternatively, 2
hermetically sealed housings interconnected by a power/signal cable. The
housings are generally dynamically configurable to adjust to varying rib
structure and associated articulation of the thoracic cavity and muscles.
Further the housings may optionally be flexibly adjusted for ease of
implant and patient comfort.