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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Published inIndian pacing and electrophysiology journal Vol. 8; no. 1; pp. 69 - 71
Main Authors Pai, Rakesh K, Abedin, Moeen, Rawling, David A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Netherlands Indian Heart Rhythm Society 01.02.2008
Elsevier
Subjects
Case Report
Complication
DF-1 Lead Terminal Reversal
External Alternating Current
Inappropriate ICD Shock
Integrated Bipolar ICD lead
Integrated Bipolar ICD lead
Complication
Inappropriate ICD Shock
DF-1 Lead Terminal Reversal
External Alternating Current
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Summary: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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ISSN:0972-6292
0972-6292