Implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICDs) are recommended to prevent the risk of sudden
cardiac death. However, shocks are associated with an increased mortality with a dose …

Aims A relevant number of patients presenting for electrical cardioversion carry a pacemaker
(PM) or ICD. Case reports suggest a potential hazard of external cardioversion/defibrillation …

Background Patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) are considered to be at high
risk for elevated defibrillation thresholds, periprocedural complications, and failed …

Background: Atrial arrhythmias are common in patients with implantable cardioverter-
defibrillator (ICD). External shocks and internal cardioversion through commanded ICD …

Background Irreversible electroporation (IRE) is a novel tumor ablative therapy technique,
using electric fields to induce apoptosis in target tissues. Whether these electric pulses of …

Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) are meant to fight life-threatening ventricular
arrhythmias and reduce overall mortality. Ironically, life-saving shocks themselves have …

Since the publication of the SIMPLE and NORDIC trials, defibrillation testing (DFT) is rarely
performed during routine implantation of transvenous implantable cardioverter-defibrillators …

Background The aim of this study was to establish a minimally invasive defibrillation testing
(DT) protocol for patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs). Methods Two …

Aims: We aimed to assess an impact of cTnI concentration after ICD high-energy therapy on
mortality. Methods: A total of 150 patients aged 64.2+/-12.8 years admitted to the Emergency …

Background Implantable cardioverter/defibrillator (ICD) shocks can cause myocardial injury,
contributing to the progression of the underlying heart disease. The aim was to evaluate …