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What is the prognosis for a 51 year old with stage 3 heart failure from idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy? this was before bivent icd.
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BiV changes everythi: Resynchronization with a bi-v pacemaker has changed the landscape. Have your ef rechecked several months after the implantation. It may be normal now. If so, your prognosis is excellent.
Answered 8/2/2017
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