Cardiac Defibrillation Mechanisms, Challenges and Implications
The only known effective therapy for lethal disturbances in cardiac rhythm is de?brillation, the delivery of a strong electric shock to the heart. This technique constitutes the most important means for prevention of sudden cardiac death. The efficacy of defibrillation has led to an exponential grow...
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| Language: | English |
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IntechOpen
2011
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