Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) on CXR Cardiac pacemakers where the earliest cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) to be used ever since the first implant in 1958. Single
Dual zone programming reduces inappropriate S-ICD shocks Dual zone ICD programming: Inappropriate shocks are an important adverse effects of life saving implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD). Subcutaneous ICDs with
Longer detection times reduce ICD shocks without compromising safety – ADVANCE III Trial Longer detection times reduce ICD shocks without compromising safety: Even though implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)
Electrical storm Electrical storm is a life threatening cardiac emergency characterized by recurrent ventricular tachycardia (VT)/fibrillation (VF). By definition three or more episodes separated by more than 5
Inappropriate ICD shocks Inappropriate implantable cardioverter-defibrillator shocks are one of the commonest adverse effects of ICDs, which can occur in up to about 25% of those implanted with
Effect of magnet application on pacemakers and ICDs The exact effect of magnet application on the various functions of pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators will depend on the make