Key result
A single low-energy biphasic shock delivered by a wearable cardioverter defibrillator reliably terminated electrically induced ventricular fibrillation in 100% of episodes.
Why the study?
Does a Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator (WCD) using biphasic shocks reliably terminate electrically induced ventricular fibrillation in patients undergoing electrophysiological testing?
Population
12 patients undergoing electrophysiological testing for ventricular tachyarrhythmias
Design
Case_series
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Supports WCD biphasic shock feasibility in induced VF; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Does a Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator (WCD) using biphasic shocks reliably terminate electrically induced ventricular fibrillation in patients undergoing electrophysiological testing?
A single low-energy biphasic shock (70 J or 100 J) delivered by a wearable cardioverter defibrillator reliably terminates electrically induced ventricular fibrillation in 100% of tested episodes.
Reek et al. (2003) studied Ventricular tachyarrhythmias (n=12). Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator (WCD) using biphasic shocks was evaluated on Termination of electrically induced ventricular fibrillation. A single low-energy biphasic shock delivered by a wearable cardioverter defibrillator reliably terminated electrically induced ventricular fibrillation in 100% of episodes.
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