T-wave oversensing and inappropriate shocks: a case report

Europace. 2008 May;10(5):552-5. doi: 10.1093/europace/eun083.

Abstract

A 27-year-old male with congenital long QT syndrome, SCN5A mutation experienced recurrent inappropriate exercise-related implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) shocks. This device showed T-wave oversensing with double, which lead to these device discharges. Dynamic T-wave oversensing was reproducibly provoked at exercise treadmill testing and was confirmed as the mechanism leading to double counting. The insertion of a new pacing and sensing lead with increased R-wave amplitude did not solve the problem. Exchanging the existing ICD generator with one capable of automatic sensitivity control (Biotronik, Lexos DR, Biotronik, Berlin, Germany) completely eliminated T-wave oversensing and inappropriate shocks.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Defibrillators, Implantable / adverse effects*
  • Electric Injuries / etiology*
  • Electric Injuries / prevention & control*
  • Electrocardiography / adverse effects*
  • Equipment Failure*
  • Female
  • Humans