AutoCapture (AC) can confirm ventricular capture with true bipolar single coil leads of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD). The compatibility of AC with a new, true bipolar, dual-coil ICD lead needed to be evaluated. This multicenter study enrolled 46 patients (69 +/- 10 years, 37 men) undergoing ICD implantation. All patients received a true bipolar, dual-coil lead. Evoked response (ER) sensitivity and AC threshold tests were performed using a pulse generator with the AC algorithm. Mean capture threshold was 0.85 +/- 0.67 V, pacing impedance 612 +/- 225 Omega, R wave amplitude 13.85 +/- 6.17 mV, and defibrillation threshold 14.4 +/- 5.1 J. AC was recommended in 45 patients (97.8%) with ER and polarization values of 14.86 +/- 7.32 mV and 0.87 +/- 0.69 mV, respectively. The AC algorithm was highly compatible with true bipolar, dual-coil ICD leads. An AC algorithm specifically designed for an ICD may improve the generator longevity. Further examination of AC compatibility with other leads is warranted.
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