Randomized, prospective comparison of four burst pacing algorithms for spontaneous ventricular tachycardia

Authors
Peinado, R Almendral, J Rius, T Moya, A Merino, JL Martinez-Alday, J Perez-Villacastin, J Pastor, A Delcan, JL
Citation
R. Peinado et al., Randomized, prospective comparison of four burst pacing algorithms for spontaneous ventricular tachycardia, AM J CARD, 82(11), 1998, pp. 1422
Citations number
20
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
ISSN journal
00029149 → ACNP
Volume
82
Issue
11
Year of publication
1998
Database
ISI
SICI code
0002-9149(199812)82:11<1422:RPCOFB>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
"Less aggressive" burst stimulation is more effective in terminating sponta neous monomorphic ventricular tachycardia with a lesser acceleration rate. Higher ventricular tachycardia cycle length and use of 91% coupling interva l were independent predictors for pacing termination.