It was reported that the patient with this cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (crt-d) experienced vibration.Additional information obtained from the field representative that patient was first seen in clinic without device issues and eventually presented to emergency department as patient was again experiencing vibrating sensation and fast heart rate.Moreover, patient was then admitted to the hospital for an immediate device interrogation and noted lower extremity edema.Thus, medications were increased.This device remains in service.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.
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