title: Appropriate result from an inappropriate ICD shock.
abstract: A case of inappropriate detection of an ungrounded external AC current by an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is reported. The resultant ICD shock dislodged the patient from the electrical source, thus preventing injury or electrocution.
authors.affiliation: University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Darryl R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.forename: Michael H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Gollob
authors.forename: Martin S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Green
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lemery
authors.forename: Anthony S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Tang
authors.forename: David H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Birnie
mesh_terms: D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable; D004554:Electric Countershock; D004556:Electric Injuries; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017202:Myocardial Ischemia / Q000628:therapy; D011475:Prosthesis Failure