Kinetics of defibrillation shock-induced response: design implications for the optimal defibrillation waveform

K Mowrey
2002 Europace  
Conclusions The time constant of the membrane depends on the field, action potential phase and the shock polarity, but exceeds 1 msec. Therefore, we suggest using a slower shock leading edge, since the membrane cannot follow potentially damaging faster waveforms.
doi:10.1053/eupc.2001.0199 pmid:11846315 fatcat:hgty76ntvfaerihakepnwcufpa