Recurrence of ventricular tachycardia degeneration by low-energy implantable cardioverter-defibrillator shocks: a case report

J Electrocardiol. 2010 Jan-Feb;43(1):68-70. doi: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2009.03.016.

Abstract

Despite their proven efficacy at reducing mortality in selected patients, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators have some proarrhythmic effects. In this report, we present a case of a patient with recurrent ventricular tachycardia degeneration to ventricular fibrillation by appropriate low-energy implantable cardioverter-defibrillator shocks.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Defibrillators, Implantable / adverse effects*
  • Electric Countershock / adverse effects*
  • Heart Failure / complications*
  • Heart Failure / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Secondary Prevention
  • Tachycardia, Ventricular / etiology*
  • Tachycardia, Ventricular / prevention & control*