Improvement of defibrillation efficacy with preshock synchronized pacing
Journal
Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology
Journal Volume
15
Journal Issue
5
Date Issued
2004-05
Author(s)
Abstract
We previously demonstrated that wavefront synchronization by spatiotemporal excitable gap pacing (Sync P) is effective at facilitating spontaneous termination of ventricular fibrillation (VF). Therefore, we hypothesized that a spatiotemporally controlled defibrillation (STCD) strategy using defibrillation shocks preceded by Sync P can improve defibrillation efficacy.
Type
journal article