title: Inappropriate ICD shocks for inappropriate reasons.
abstract: ICD shocks can result from a variety of etiologies; determining the proper etiology of the inappropriate shock is essential for correction of the problem. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) can mimic cardiac signals and cause inappropriate defibrillator shocks. We present two cases of inappropriate ICD shocks due to EMI and reversal of the proximal and distal DF-1 lead terminals of the ICD lead. These are two unusual etiologies for inappropriate defibrillator shocks.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiology Section, University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, UT USA. rpai@renoheart.com
authors.forename: Rakesh K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Pai
authors.forename: Moeen
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Abedin
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Rawling