It was reported that the local area representative placed a call to technical services (ts) for review of this patient with this cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (crt-d) who experienced dual arrhythmias.In the stored episode was observed, the patient exhibited atrial arrhythmia with ventricular tachycardia.Anti-tachycardia pacing (atp) therapy was delivered, however, the atp was unable to convert the rhythm.Further, the crt-d delivered multiple shocks, and therapy was eventually exhausted.The shock therapy was unable to convert the rhythm.Reprograming options were discussed.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.The icd remains in service.
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