Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)

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• The indications for implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) therapy should be known.
• The principles of ICD function and the impact the treatment has on the patient’s everyday life should be understood.
• Signs and symptoms suggestive of device malfunction should be recognized. If indicated, an extra visit should be arranged at a pacemaker clinic.

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