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  • Title: Appropriate result from an inappropriate ICD shock.
    Author: Davis DR, Gollob MH, Green MS, Lemery R, Tang AS, Birnie DH.
    Journal: Pacing Clin Electrophysiol; 2006 Oct; 29(10):1183-4. PubMed ID: 17038153.
    Abstract:
    A case of inappropriate detection of an ungrounded external AC current by an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is reported. The resultant ICD shock dislodged the patient from the electrical source, thus preventing injury or electrocution.
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