It was reported that this cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (crt-d) and right ventricular (rv) defibrillation lead exhibited high out-of-range shock impedance measurements greater than 200 ohms in triad during a device check at the clinic, however only in-range measurements were observed via remote monitoring.The shock vector was switched to rv-coiil-to-can.Following this change, multiple shock impedance measurements were taken and in-range measurements were observed (112 ohms, 111 ohms).This crt-d system remains in service.No adverse patient effects were reported.
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