Diathermy-induced Ventricular Fibrillation

Diathermy is extensively used in patients for intracardiac device implant and extraction. While diathermy helps with adequate hemostasis, it may rarely be associated with fatal dysrhythmias. We report a case of diathermy-induced ventricular fibrillation during device extraction. The case highlights...

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Published inThe Journal of innovations in cardiac rhythm management (Print) Vol. 12; no. 2; pp. 4410 - 4412
Main Authors Chacko, Sanoj, Haseeb, Saud B, Haseeb, Sohaib, DeBono, Joseph, Marshall, Howard
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States MediaSphere Medical 01.02.2021
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Case Report
Defibrillation
ventricular fibrillation
diathermy
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Summary:Diathermy is extensively used in patients for intracardiac device implant and extraction. While diathermy helps with adequate hemostasis, it may rarely be associated with fatal dysrhythmias. We report a case of diathermy-induced ventricular fibrillation during device extraction. The case highlights the importance and supports the involvement of a defibrillation facility during pacemaker revisions requiring diathermy.
Bibliography:The authors report no conflicts of interest for the published content.
ISSN:2156-3977
2156-3993
DOI:10.19102/ICRM.2021.120203