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Do we need defibrillation threshold testing?: A pilot study

Defibrillation threshold testing (DFT) is a standard procedure during implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implantation, however, it is not without risks. We compared the one-year follow-up period in ICD-implanted patients, with and without DFT performed during implantation, for preventive i...

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Published in:Archives of biological sciences 2013, Vol.65 (2), p.465-474
Main Authors: Kovacevic-Kostic, Natasa, Karan, Radmila, Obrenovic-Kircanski, Biljana, Velinovic, M., Vranes, M., Mitrovic, P., Milasinovic, G.
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Summary:Defibrillation threshold testing (DFT) is a standard procedure during implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implantation, however, it is not without risks. We compared the one-year follow-up period in ICD-implanted patients, with and without DFT performed during implantation, for preventive indication in regard to appropriate and inappropriate ICD detection and therapy. One group consisted of 20 patients without DFT; another was comprised of 20 patients where DFT had been performed. There was no difference in the development of ventricular tachyarrhythmias between the groups. Appropriate therapy of ICD was 100%. DFT is not a predictor for successful ICD detection and therapy of ventricular tachyarrhythmias.
ISSN:0354-4664
1821-4339
DOI:10.2298/ABS1302465K