Citation
Bb. Pavri et al., Unipolar defibrillator?, PACE, 24(2), 2001, pp. 244-246
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
PACE-PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
ISSN journal
01478389
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Volume
24
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
244 - 246
Database
ISI
SICI code
0147-8389(200102)24:2<244:UD>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
An un usual case of "unipolar" pacing and myopotential over sensing leading
to an inappropriate ICD shock in a patient with an implanted defibrillator
is reported. The reasons for unipolar behavior in a system using a committ
ed bipolar device are discussed.