Abstract
Asynchronized direct-current (DC) shock was delivered inadvertently to a 67-year-old man with ventricular tachycardia. The electrical shock, which fell on the T-wave of the ECG, accelerated the tachycardia. A synchronized DC shock then converted the accelerated tachycardia to sinus rhythm. This case emphasizes the importance of synchronizing the electrical energy delivered during ventricular tachycardia.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1001-1002 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Critical Care Medicine |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1984 |
Externally published | Yes |