When life-saving devices terminate life

J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2008 Mar;19(3):316-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8167.2007.01080.x. Epub 2008 Feb 4.

Abstract

This report describes proarrhythmia, a rare but in this case fatal complication of ICD therapy due to lead failure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Death, Sudden, Cardiac / etiology*
  • Death, Sudden, Cardiac / prevention & control
  • Defibrillators, Implantable / adverse effects*
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Equipment Failure*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Risk Assessment