Implanting an ICD is a relatively low-risk procedure and is frequently performed as a day case under local anaesthetic.[1] However, complications such as infection, bleeding or unnecessary shocks can occur, which can sometimes be serious.[30] Because of the small risk associated with implanting an ICD, as well as the cost of the devices, ICDs are not recommended for all people with Brugada syndrome but are instead reserved for people deemed at higher risk of sudden cardiac death.[3]