Case 119

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Abstract

A 62-year-old Caucasian male with history of cardiomyopathy and implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implanted 8 months ago came to the emergency room after experiencing two ICD shocks. Both occurred without prodromal symptoms and after he did heavy work in his backyard.

Keywords

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Ventricular Pace Caucasian Male Prodromal Symptom Ventricular Repolarization 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • M. Eyman Mortada
    • 1
  • Jasbir S. Sra
    • 1
  • Masood Akhtar
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of Electrophysiology, Aurora Cardiovascular Services, Aurora Sinai/Aurora St. Luke’s Medical CentersUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public HealthMilwaukeeUSA

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