Prospective randomized comparison of 50%/50% versus 65%/65% tilt biphasic waveform on defibrillation in humans.
It is unknown if there is a single optimal biphasic waveform for defibrillation. Biphasic waveform tilt may be an important determinant of defibrillation efficacy. The purpose of this study was to compare acute defibrillation success with a three-electrode configuration in humans using 50%/50% versus 65%/65% tilt truncated exponential, biphasic waveforms delivered through a 110-microF capacitor. Acute DFTs for biphasic waveforms with 50%/50% versus 65%/65% tilt were measured in random order in 60 patients using a binary search method. The electrode configuration consisted of a RV coil as the cathode, and a SVC coil plus a pectoral active can emulator (CAN) as the anode. The waveforms were derived from an external voltage source with 110-microF capacitance, and the leading edge voltage of phase 2 was equal to the trailing edge voltage of phase 1. Stored energy DFT (9.2 +/- 5.7 [50%/50%] vs 10.8 +/- 6.4 [65%/65%] J, P = 0.007), current DFT (10.9 +/- 4.0 [50%/50%] vs 12.0 +/- 4.4 [65%/65%] A, P = 0.002) and voltage DFT (391 +/- 118 [50%/50%] vs 424 +/- 128 [65%/65%] V, P = 0.004) were significantly lower for the 50%/50% tilt waveform versus the 65%/65% tilt waveform using this three-electrode configuration and a 110-microF capacitor. For an RV(-)/SVC plus CAN(+) electrode configuration and a 110-microF capacitor, a 50%/50% tilt biphasic waveform results in a 15% reduction in energy DFT, 9% reduction in current DFT, and 8% reduction in voltage DFT versus a 65%/65% tilt biphasic waveform.
Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis St., Boston, MA 02115, USA. mosweeney@partners.org
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D000368:Aged; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable; D004554:Electric Countershock / Q000379:methods*; D022062:Electrophysiologic Techniques, Cardiac; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011446:Prospective Studies; D014693:Ventricular Fibrillation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*