Case 111

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Abstract

A 62-year-old man with ischemic cardiomyopathy (NYHA Class II, left-ventricular ejection fraction 29%) underwent implantation of a prophylactic dual-chamber ICD (Atlas DR V-242) 2 years ago. During a febrile illness, he received six shocks without premonitory symptoms.

Keywords

Cycle Length Febrile Illness Ischemic Cardiomyopathy Atrial Arrhythmia Inappropriate Therapy 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Division of Cardiovascular Diseases and Department of Internal MedicineMayo ClinicRochesterUSA
  2. 2.Division of CardiologyDavid Geffen School of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLos AngelesUSA

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