Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9168999 | Heart Rhythm | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Skeletal muscle activation induced by ICD shocks can be greatly reduced using an electrode system that confines the electric shock field to the heart. Refinement of this strategy may allow for delivery of painless shocks by ICDs. Further development is needed to overcome implant complexity and the higher external DFT with this type of electrode system.
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Authors
Vinod MD, Menekhem PhD, Venku PhD, Ariel MD, Henry MD, Ronald D. MD, PhD,