[Tachycardia detection in implantable cardioverter-defibrillators by Sorin/LivaNova : Algorithms, pearls and pitfalls]

Herzschrittmacherther Elektrophysiol. 2016 Sep;27(3):213-25. doi: 10.1007/s00399-016-0458-y. Epub 2016 Sep 7.
[Article in German]

Abstract

For physicians involved in the treatment of patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) the knowledge of tachycardia detection algorithms is of paramount importance. This knowledge is essential for adequate device selection during de-novo implantation, ICD replacement, and for troubleshooting during follow-up. This review describes tachycardia detection algorithms incorporated in ICDs by Sorin/LivaNova and analyses their strengths and weaknesses.

Keywords: Algorithms; Detection; Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator; Programming; Tachycardia discrimination.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms*
  • Artifacts
  • Defibrillators, Implantable*
  • Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted / instrumentation
  • Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted / methods
  • Electrocardiography / instrumentation*
  • Electrocardiography / methods
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Humans
  • Medical Errors / prevention & control
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Tachycardia, Ventricular / diagnosis*
  • Tachycardia, Ventricular / therapy*
  • Therapy, Computer-Assisted / instrumentation*
  • Therapy, Computer-Assisted / methods
  • Treatment Outcome