Inappropriate shocks diagnosed by stored electrograms of implantable cardioverter defibrillators - Two case reports

Oto A., Atalar E., Yildirir A., Kabakci G.

ANGIOLOGY, cilt.51, sa.5, ss.425-430, 2000 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 51 Sayı: 5
  • Basım Tarihi: 2000
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1177/000331970005100510
  • Dergi Adı: ANGIOLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.425-430
  • Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

An implantable cardioverter defibrillator is an important therapeutic option for patients with high risk of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias. However, their use is also associated with several complications including inappropriate shock. Although the most frequent cause of inappropriate shock is supraventricular tachyarrhythmias, lead fracture can also be associated with inappropriate shock. Diagnosis of lead fracture can be made by chest x-ray radiography, fluoroscopic examination, interrogation of the device, and intracardiac electrograms.