A 60‑year‑old with ischemic cardiomyopathy (EF 30%) on optimized GDMT for 4 months remains NYHA II. No recent MI. What device therapy is indicated for...

Question

A 60‑year‑old with ischemic cardiomyopathy (EF 30%) on optimized GDMT for 4 months remains NYHA II. No recent MI. What device therapy is indicated for primary prevention of sudden death?

Accepted Answer

Implantable cardioverter‑defibrillator (ICD)

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No device therapy indicated

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Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) only

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Wearable defibrillator indefinitely

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Pacemaker only

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A 60‑year‑old with ischemic cardiomyopathy (EF 30%) on optimized GDMT for 4 months remains NYHA II. No recent MI. What device therapy is indicated for primary prevention of sudden death?