Multiple inappropriate implantable cardiac defibrillator therapies in rapid succession. Issue 12 (23rd October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Marbach, Jeffrey A.; Yeo, Colin; Green, Martin S.; Nair, Girish M.
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 5:Issue 12(2017)
• Page Start: 1972
• Page End: 1975
• Publication Date: 2017-10-23
• Subjects: Clinical -- defibrillation -- electrophysiology -- implantable cardiac defibrillator; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.1222
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Inappropriate implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD) shocks are associated with significant morbidity and have the potential to trigger ventricular arrhythmias, cardiac decompensation, and death. We present a case of multiple inappropriate ICD therapies in rapid succession due electromagnetic interference from a Dr‐Ho's transcutaneous electric nerve stimulator machine, and subsequently from a faulty electrical outlet. Abstract : Inappropriate implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD) shocks are associated with significant morbidity and have the potential to trigger ventricular arrhythmias, cardiac decompensation, and death. We present a case of multiple inappropriate ICD therapies in rapid succession due electromagnetic interference from a Dr‐Ho's transcutaneous electric nerve stimulator machine, and subsequently from a faulty electrical outlet.