It was reported that the patient presented to the emergency room after experiencing chest pain and flu-like symptoms for 3 days.Physical exam noted the patient's skin was pale, clammy, and the patient experienced fatigue and shock.An echocardiogram was performed which noted a moderate pleural effusion and tamponade.The patient became hypotensive, unresponsive, and required cpr.During cpr, an emergent pericardiocentesis was performed.An intravascular cooling device was placed.Seizure-like activity was noted.The patient remained intubated and multiple organ failure was observed.The implanted system was disabled.Later, on (b)(6) 2018 the patient expired.There is no known allegation from a health professional that suggests the death was related to the device.It was reported that the cause of death is cardiogenic shock.
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