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Has A Member Had An LCD Install Due To Heart Failure?

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Washington, DC
June 30
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Yes, a member has had an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) installed due to heart failure. This small, battery-powered device can be surgically implanted to control life-threatening arrhythmias and prevent sudden cardiac arrest.

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