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    Postgrad Med J. 1989 Dec;65(770):932-5.

    The automatic implantable cardioverter/defibrillator for a life threatening arrhythmia in a case of post-partum cardiomyopathy.

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    National Heart Hospital, London, UK.

    Abstract

    We report the development of severe life threatening polymorphic ventricular tachycardia in a young woman shortly following her first pregnancy, who ultimately required the insertion of an automatic implantable cardioverter/defibrillator because of the failure of conventional antiarrhythmic therapy. Although only about 7 patients have received units in the UK to date, the experience in the USA, where up to 300 per month may be implanted, suggests that they will become a more common method of treatment in cases of life threatening arrhythmias.

    PMID:
    2616435
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
    PMCID: PMC2429577
    Free PMC Article

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