Diathermy-induced Ventricular Fibrillation.
J Innov Card Rhythm Manag 2021;
12:4410-4412. [PMID:
33654572 PMCID:
PMC7906566 DOI:
10.19102/icrm.2021.120203]
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Abstract
Diathermy is extensively used in patients for intracardiac device implant and extraction. While diathermy helps with adequate hemostasis, it may rarely be associated with fatal dysrhythmias. We report a case of diathermy-induced ventricular fibrillation during device extraction. The case highlights the importance and supports the involvement of a defibrillation facility during pacemaker revisions requiring diathermy.
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