Ventricular Fibrillation Simulated Electrocardiogram Artifact by a Deep Brain Stimulator

Deep brain stimulation devices can disrupt cardiac rhythm interpretation by causing electrocardiogram artifact. We report the case of a deep brain stimulating device initiating ventricular fibrillation simulated electrocardiogram artifact in the prehospital setting. Mimicked ventricular fibrillation...

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Published in:	Prehospital emergency care Vol. ahead-of-print; no. ahead-of-print; pp. 1 - 3
Main Authors:	Strum, Ryan P., Drennan, Ian R., Hillier, Morgan, Cheskes, Sheldon
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Taylor & Francis 17-11-2023
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Summary:	Deep brain stimulation devices can disrupt cardiac rhythm interpretation by causing electrocardiogram artifact. We report the case of a deep brain stimulating device initiating ventricular fibrillation simulated electrocardiogram artifact in the prehospital setting. Mimicked ventricular fibrillation due to a deep brain stimulator has not been documented, and if unrecognized could influence unwarranted or potentially harmful clinical decisions.
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ISSN:	1090-3127 1545-0066
DOI:	10.1080/10903127.2023.2194407