A life-threatening arrhythmia induced by inappropriate activation of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator

Europace. 2009 Dec;11(12):1716-8. doi: 10.1093/europace/eup257. Epub 2009 Sep 16.

Abstract

We describe an unusual case of near fatal inappropriate implantable cardioverter defibrillator therapies due to atrial oversensing by a newly implanted ventricular lead. Chest X-ray revealed dislodgement of the active fixation lead to the tricuspid annulus area explaining the atrial oversensing and intermittent ventricular therapies.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / diagnosis
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / etiology*
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / prevention & control*
  • Defibrillators, Implantable / adverse effects*
  • Electric Countershock / adverse effects*
  • Electric Injuries / diagnosis
  • Electric Injuries / etiology*
  • Electric Injuries / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged