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Case Reports
. 2016 Mar;27(1):57-62.
doi: 10.1007/s00399-016-0420-z. Epub 2016 Feb 1.

[Mismanagement in the arrhythmia recognition algorithm of the LifeVest® with consecutive fatal outcome]

[Article in German]
M Sorleto  1   2 , H Wuttig  3 , E Aydilek  4 , M Wiemer  5
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[Mismanagement in the arrhythmia recognition algorithm of the LifeVest® with consecutive fatal outcome]

[Article in German]
M Sorleto et al. Herzschrittmacherther Elektrophysiol. 2016 Mar.

Abstract

We describe for the first time the misinterpretation of a wearable cardioverter defibrillator in the arrhythmia recognition algorithm with subsequent fatal outcome of a multi-morbid patient with an ischemic cardiomyopathy and a highly reduced left ventricular pump function (30 %). The patient's death was preceded by a life-threatening shockable rhythm which was repeatedly documented, but ultimately not correctly recognized by the system and therefore not treated.

Keywords: Arrhythmia; LifeVest®; Misinterpretation; Sudden cardiac arrest; Wearable cardioverter defibrillator.

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Comment in

  • Wearable cardioverter defibrillator.
    Sperzel J. Sperzel J. Herzschrittmacherther Elektrophysiol. 2016 Dec;27(4):412. doi: 10.1007/s00399-016-0429-3. Herzschrittmacherther Elektrophysiol. 2016. PMID: 27714449 English. No abstract available.
  • [Mismanagement or misunderstanding?].
    Klein HU. Klein HU. Herzschrittmacherther Elektrophysiol. 2016 Dec;27(4):413-416. doi: 10.1007/s00399-016-0470-2. Herzschrittmacherther Elektrophysiol. 2016. PMID: 27832333 German. No abstract available.
  • [Ventricular fibrillation vs dying heart pattern].
    Wiemer M. Wiemer M. Herzschrittmacherther Elektrophysiol. 2016 Dec;27(4):417. doi: 10.1007/s00399-016-0463-1. Herzschrittmacherther Elektrophysiol. 2016. PMID: 27844193 German. No abstract available.

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