Progressive implantable cardioverter-defibrillator therapies for ventricular tachycardia: The efficacy and safety of multiple bursts, ramps, and low-energy shocks

摘要

BACKGROUND The Heart Rhythm Society, the European Heart Rhythm Association, the Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society, the Latin American Heart Rhythm Society expert consensus statement on optimal implantable cardioverter-defibrillator programming recommends burst antitachycardia pacing (ATP) for the treatment of ventricular tachycardia (VT) up to high rates. The number of bursts is not specified, and treatment by ramps or low-energy shocks is not recommended.