Inappropriate ICD Shocks for Inappropriate Reasons

ICD shocks can result from a variety of etiologies; determining the proper etiology of the inappropriate shock is essential for correction of the problem. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) can mimic cardiac signals and cause inappropriate defibrillator shocks. We present two cases of inappropriate...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Pai, Rakesh K, Abedin, Moeen, Rawling, David A
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Indian Heart Rhythm Society 2008
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2231603/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18270604
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Sumario:ICD shocks can result from a variety of etiologies; determining the proper etiology of the inappropriate shock is essential for correction of the problem. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) can mimic cardiac signals and cause inappropriate defibrillator shocks. We present two cases of inappropriate ICD shocks due to EMI and reversal of the proximal and distal DF-1 lead terminals of the ICD lead. These are two unusual etiologies for inappropriate defibrillator shocks.

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