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Ischemic cardiomyopathy (IC) is a condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened. In this condition, the left ventricle, which is the main heart muscle, is usually enlarged and dilated. This condition can be a result of a heart attack or coronary artery disease, a narrowing of the arteries.
Underlying heart diseases were ischemic cardiomyopathy in 2 patients, arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia in 1 patient, and sudden cardiac death in 1 patient. Heart failure may be a consequence of either nonischemic or ischemic cardiomyopathy. For ICDs, the guidelines suggest implantation for class II or III patients who have an ejection fraction of less than 30%; patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy should be at least 40 days post MI.