Appropriate result from an inappropriate ICD shock.
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.
Davis
Darryl R
DR
University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Gollob
Michael H
MH
Green
Martin S
MS
Lemery
Robert
R
Tang
Anthony S
AS
Birnie
David H
DH
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