(FIT)-Module 5 Workshop 8: Device Cases-Poole Case 2 Answer

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The patient's device-detected ventricular tachycardia (VT) was appropriately managed through ICD therapy. Initially, the patient experienced atrial fibrillation, followed by a sequence involving V-paced beats and premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), which developed into polymorphic VT and then a regular cycle VT. This arrhythmia pattern differed notably from the baseline. It eventually degenerated into ventricular fibrillation (VF). Anti-tachycardia pacing (ATP) was applied, followed by a successful shock, effectively terminating the unstable rhythm. The therapy, including pacing and shock, functioned correctly and as intended to stabilize the patient's heart rhythm.

Keywords

ventricular tachycardia

ICD therapy

atrial fibrillation

ventricular fibrillation

anti-tachycardia pacing