Strategies to Reduce ICD Shocks: The Role of Supraventricular Tachycardia-Ventricular Tachycardia Discriminators

Joseph J. Gard; Paul A. Friedman

doi:10.1016/j.ccep.2011.05.004

Strategies to Reduce ICD Shocks: The Role of Supraventricular Tachycardia-Ventricular Tachycardia Discriminators

Joseph J. Gard, Paul A. Friedman

Cardiovascular Medicine

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Abstract

Shocks delivered by implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) can be lifesaving but are also a source of patient morbidity and mortality. The cascade of events that leads to an ICD shock can be interrupted at many points with comprehensive patient care and thoughtful programming. This article reviews the approach to minimizing shocks, with a special emphasis on the role of supraventricular tachycardia-ventricular tachycardia discriminators.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	373-387
Number of pages	15
Journal	Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics
Volume	3
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccep.2011.05.004
State	Published - Sep 2011

Keywords

Cardioverter defibrillator
Inappropriate therapy
Supraventricular tachycardia

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Physiology (medical)

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Strategies to Reduce ICD Shocks: The Role of Supraventricular Tachycardia-Ventricular Tachycardia Discriminators

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