What does this research mean for the field?

Externally applied electrical countershock, using either alternating-current or synchronized direct-current discharge, is a safe and effective method for terminating ventricular tachycardia when conventional myocardial depressant drugs fail. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

February 22, 1965JAMA

Electrical Conversion of Ventricular Tachycardia

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Why the study?

Does external countershock safely and effectively terminate ventricular tachycardia refractory to conventional drugs?

Population

12 patients experiencing 21 episodes of ventricular tachycardia refractory to myocardial depressant drugs

Design

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Authors

RDRoman W. DeSanctisElectrophysiology

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Implication

External countershock may terminate drug-refractory VT episodes; leaves open its safety and efficacy in controlled trials.

Structured PICO

Does external countershock safely and effectively terminate ventricular tachycardia refractory to conventional drugs?

Population

12 patients experiencing 21 episodes of ventricular tachycardia refractory to myocardial depressant drugs

Intervention

External countershock (alternating-current [ac] or synchronized direct-current [dc] discharge)

Outcome

Successful conversion/termination of ventricular tachycardiahard clinical

External countershock is a highly effective and safe method for terminating ventricular tachycardia when conventional drugs fail.

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Roman W. DeSanctis (1965) studied this question.

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Electrical Conversion of Ventricular Tachycardia

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Electrical Conversion of Ventricular Tachycardia

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