Shock or no shock - a question of philosophy or should intraoperative implantable cardioverter defibrillator testing be recommended?

Shock or no shock - a question of philosophy or should intraoperative implantable cardioverter defibrillator testing be recommended?

OBJECTIVES Implantation of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) in patients with a high risk for life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias is a standard therapy. The development of new ICD leads, shock algorithms, high-energy defibrillators and rapid energy supply has improved the devices. Nevertheless, the discussion regarding 'shock or no shock' to test the system intraoperatively ha...

Implantable cardioverter defibrillator avoids shock during electrocution.

Unnecessary shock from an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator following transcutaneous pacing.

As the population ages and cardiovascular disease becomes more prevalent, an increasing number of patients are receiving implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs). When these patients present to the emergency department, it is imperative that physicians are not only aware of the possible underlying medical issues that may have precipitated their admission but should also have a good unders...

Twiddler syndrome causing an inappropriate implantable cardioverter-defibrillator shock.

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Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator in a patient with dextrocardia situs inversus

Background: Dextrocardia is a congenital anomaly, which may have coexistent coronary artery disease (CAD), arrhythmias and conventional indications for device therapy. However, the implantation of transvenous leads can be technically challenging and the approach needs to be tailored to the patient's individual anatomy. Case presentation: A 54-year-old male with dextrocardia situs inversus and i...