Ventricular fibrillation effectively treated by wearable automatic defibrillator - a case report
Budzikowski, A.S.; Mitre, C.A.; Bustros, T.; Esan, O.; Kassotis, J.T.
Kardiologia Polska 69(1): 89-90
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-9032 PMID: 21267980 Document Number: 650038
We present a patient at risk of sudden cardiac death in whom ventricular fibrillation was effectively treated by wearable automatic defibrillator. We discuss the technical aspects of the device, current indications for this therapy and outcomes.
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