Comparative sensitivity of tachycardia detection algorithms

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JACC Vol. 17. No. 2 February 1991:8SA 9 b. edicine, Stanford, CA Gem, Stanfor University chool of tested in 193 paced and induced tachyarrhythmias to determine sensitiwity and specificity of detection of an unstable rhythm (defined as a decrease from baseline systolic arterial pressure of 2 with 93O/ sensitivity that a tiered therapy rate detection with current devices. 10n specificity of Vincent Camm st Paul, Tom Farrel George6 ital marez, UK recoked from 30 Right ventricu recorded, ba digitized at stored on between patients. Conclusion: No 6ingle algorithm is sufficiently sensitive to be safely used for tachycardi detection. ~p~ro~ri~te im~~ement~~ion involve co inations of algorithms wit hierarchy of decision making biased towards arrhythmia detection to ensure-safety.

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JACC Vol. 17. No. 2 February 1991:8SA

9 b. edicine, Stanford, CA

Gem, Stanfor University chool of

tested in 193 paced and induced tachyarrhythmias to determine sensitiwity and specificity of detection of an unstable rhythm (defined as a decrease from baseline systolic arterial pressure of 2

with 93O/ sensitivity that a tiered therapy rate detection with current devices.

10n specificity of

Vincent Camm st

Paul, Tom Farrel George6 ital

marez, UK

recoked from 30 Right ventricu recorded, ba digitized at stored on

between patients. Conclusion: No 6ingle algorithm is sufficiently sensitive to be safely used for tachycardi detection. ~p~ro~ri~te im~~ement~~ion involve co inations of algorithms wit hierarchy of decision making biased towards arrhythmia detection to ensure-safety.