Additional coronary sinus shocking lead as rescue therapy after multiple internal and external defibrillation failures. Issue 6 (26th April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chauveau, Samuel; Dulac, Arnaud; Sebbag, Laurent; Morel, Elodie; Chevalier, Philippe
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 5:Issue 6(2017)
• Page Start: 923
• Page End: 926
• Publication Date: 2017-04-26
• Subjects: Coronary sinus -- defibrillation failure -- dilated cardiomyopathy -- implantable cardioverter defibrillator; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.968
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: High defibrillation threshold (DFT) and defibrillation failure can lead to intractable ventricular arrhythmias. Additional coronary sinus coil is an effective strategy to achieve marked reduction in DFT. However, physicians should retain this might prevent future coronary sinus lead placement in case the patient would develop complete left bundle branch block. Abstract : High defibrillation threshold (DFT) and defibrillation failure can lead to intractable ventricular arrhythmias. Additional coronary sinus coil is an effective strategy to achieve marked reduction in DFT. However, physicians should retain this might prevent future coronary sinus lead placement in case the patient would develop complete left bundle branch block.