Inappropriate ICD shocks caused by T-wave oversensing due to acute alcohol intoxication.
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol
; 35(9): e267-71, 2012 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-22385111
ABSTRACT
T-wave oversensing can be a serious problem that often results in inappropriate device therapy. We report here a patient with binge alcohol use who received multiple, inappropriate ICD shocks due to T-wave oversensing from repolarization changes induced by acute alcohol intoxication and no other relevant metabolic derangements. Following recovery from his alcohol intoxication a few days later, the T-wave amplitude decreased so the device no longer inappropriately sensed or delivered therapies. This case represents an uncommon, but reversible, cause of T-wave oversensing that should be considered before more aggressive measures are taken to correct the abnormality.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Desfibriladores Implantables
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Errores Médicos
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Intoxicación Alcohólica
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Traumatismos por Electricidad
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Electrocardiografía
Límite:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
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En
Revista:
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol
Año:
2012
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Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos