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2.6.4 VF Redetection
VF redetection uses the same X in Y algorithm as initial detection.
The X and Y values for initial detection are also used for
redetection to ensure consistent classification of VF.
2.7 Tachyarrhythmia Termination
Termination of a ventricular tachyarrhythmia episode is declared
when 12 out of 16 consecutive sensed intervals are longer than
the VT-interval parameter of the lowest VT class (sinus or
bradycardia rhythm).
2.8 Tachyarrhythmia Therapy
The Lumax ICDs/CRT-Ds offer a variety of therapy options that
can be tailored to meet a patient’s specific anti-tachycardia or
defibrillation therapy requirements. Anti-tachycardia pacing (ATP)
therapies can be combined with defibrillation therapies to provide
a broad spectrum of tachyarrhythmia treatment options.
2.8.1 Therapy Options
The Lumax ICDs/CRT-Ds offer multiple therapy options for each
tachyarrhythmia class (VT1, VT2, VF). Therapy options (up to 20
ATP sequences and 8 shocks) are available for the VT1 and VT2
zones, whereas ATP One Shot and up to 8 shock therapies are
available for the VF class. The specific characteristics of an ATP
and shock therapy are independently programmed for each
VT/VF zone.
The ATP and shock therapy options are discussed in detail in the
following sections.
2.8.2 Anti-Tachycardia Pacing (ATP)
Anti-tachycardia pacing therapy (ATP) is available in both VT
detection zones. Available modes of ATP include Burst, Ramp,
and Burst + PES (Programmed Extra Stimuli). However, in the
Lumax 600/640 and 700/740 models, Burst + PES is only
available at DFT test for EP examinations. In addition, the Burst
and Ramp modes allow interval scanning of the R-S1 Interval,
the S1 Decrement, or both. The Attempts parameter determines
the number of burst schemes to be delivered before the scan
parameter is incremented.