Inappropriate implantable cardioverter-defibrillator therapy due to the detection of premature ventricular complexes

Jeffrey J. Goldberger; George Horvath; Ram Challapalli; Alan H. Kadish

doi:10.1111/j.1540-8159.1999.tb00553.x

Inappropriate implantable cardioverter-defibrillator therapy due to the detection of premature ventricular complexes

Jeffrey J. Goldberger, George Horvath, Ram Challapalli, Alan H. Kadish

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Abstract

Inappropriate shocks delivered by implantable cardioverter- defibrillators may occur in 15%-40% of patients treated with these devices. This article describes a rare cause for inappropriate shocks. Two patients received inappropriate shocks due to the presence of premature ventricular complexes during attempted reconfirmation of ventricular fibrillation. Knowledge of device algorithms for detection and reconfirmation of ventricular fibrillation, designed to have a high degree of sensitivity and therefore lower specificity, allows for reprogramming to avoid further inappropriate shocks.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	825-828
Number of pages	4
Journal	PACE - Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology
Volume	22
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-8159.1999.tb00553.x
State	Published - 1999
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Implantable cardioverter defibrillator
Inappropriate shocks

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Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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Inappropriate implantable cardioverter-defibrillator therapy due to the detection of premature ventricular complexes

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