Defibrillation Testing of the Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator: When, How, and by Whom?
The implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) has become an integral part of treatment for a variety of patients with symptomatic, or at risk for, ventricular tachyarrhythmias. The ICD's effectiveness is attributed to its ability to promptly detect and terminate ventricular tachycardia (VT)...
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| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2007-08-01
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| Series: | Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ipej.org/0703/pires.htm |