Successful implantation of transvenous automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator (AICD): the first case report in Thailand

K Bhuripanyo; P Laksanabunsong; O Raungratanaamporn; T Nutakul; K Nademanee; S Chaithiraphan

Successful implantation of transvenous automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator (AICD): the first case report in Thailand

J Med Assoc Thai. 1996 Aug;79(8):536-40.

Authors

K Bhuripanyo¹, P Laksanabunsong, O Raungratanaamporn, T Nutakul, K Nademanee, S Chaithiraphan

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.

PMID: 8855638

Abstract

We successfully implanted transvenously the AICD in a case of sudden cardiac arrest survivor. Though the device is very expensive, it is useful in some selected cases. With its diagnostic capabilities, the device may be useful in elucidating the underlying mechanism of Lai Tai.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Defibrillators, Implantable*
Electrocardiography
Heart Arrest / etiology*
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Patient Selection
Thailand
Ventricular Fibrillation / complications
Ventricular Fibrillation / diagnosis
Ventricular Fibrillation / therapy*