[Ventricular fibrillation effectively treated by wearable automatic defibrillator - a case report].
We present a patient at risk of sudden cardiac death in whom ventricular fibrillation was effectively treated by wearable automatic defibrillator. We discuss the technical aspects of the device, current indications for this therapy and outcomes.
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, EP Section, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 11203, USA. abudzikowski@downstate.edu
Adam S
AS
Budzikowski
Cristina A
CA
Mitre
Thomas
T
Bustros
Opesanmi
O
Esan
John T
JT
Kassotis
D016757:Death, Sudden, Cardiac / Q000517:prevention & control; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014693:Ventricular Fibrillation / Q000628:therapy*