Discussion on CardioExchange: Doc, Do I Really Need a New Battery?

Tariq Ahmad presents our latest case: A 45-year-old man with nonischemic cardiomyopathy who exhibits great improvement and has barely any signs of heart failure. He's due for a new ICD battery, but wonders if he should bother replacing it or even continue his HF medications. What do you recommend?

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