[Loss of integrity of bipolar cardiac stimulation and its automatic correction. Report of 2 cases].
We report two patients with DDD and VVI pacemakers respectively, in whom telemetry revealed a markedly high bipolar ventricular lead impedance, suggestive of a fracture or other defect in bipolar lead. Pulse generator was able to switch automatically to unipolar pacing, and a loss of ventricular capture was prevented.
Felices Nieto
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A
Unidad de Medicina Intensiva, Hospital Militar Universitario, Sevilla.
Picón Intantes
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R
Díaz Ortuño
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F
Giménez Raurell
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J
Herrera Rojas
D
D
López Cuervo
J F
JF
D000368:Aged; D004562:Electrocardiography; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*
Pérdida de la integridad de la estimulación cardíaca bipolar y su corrección automática. A propósito de dos casos.