Ventricular fibrillation voltage and patch-to-patch impedance predict successful defibrillation during fixed energy DC shocks

Peng Wie Hsia, Kathy W. Kuelz, Robert M. Wise, Rehan Mahmud, Ralph J. Damiano

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Abstract

Previous work has suggested that at higher absolute ventricular fibrillation voltages (AVFVs) the heart is more vulnerable to defibrillation. This study investigated in a canine model whether voltage integration of the AVFV is associated with the defibrillation success rate. In seven animals, repeated defibrillation trials were analyzed using a fixed DC shock (DCS). For each of a total of 84 DCSs, the fibrillation waveform from lead II of the electrocardiogram just prior to DCS was analyzed. The integration of the AVFV waveform was computed over various sample sizes, including 1, 4, 8, 16, 64, and 128 ms. The results suggest that higher values of integrated AVFV over the various window sizes are associated with successful defibrillation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - Computers in Cardiology, CIC 1992
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages383-386
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)0818635525, 9780818635526
DOIs
StatePublished - 1992
Event1992 IEEE Conference on Computers in Cardiology, CIC 1992 - Durham, United States
Duration: Oct 11 1992Oct 14 1992

Publication series

NameProceedings - Computers in Cardiology, CIC 1992

Conference

Conference1992 IEEE Conference on Computers in Cardiology, CIC 1992
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDurham
Period10/11/9210/14/92

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