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It was reported that this cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (crt-d) delivered an inappropriate shock.The patient went into a ventricular tachycardia (vt) episode but their rhythm broke, and the charge diverted.The patient went into a vt episode again, and the rhythm broke again before the charge completed.The patient went into a vt episode for a third time, but their rhythm broke again; however, a shock was delivered.The health care professional (hcp) questioned why the patient got shocked.Technical services (ts) explained the device cannot have two diverts in a row and recommended reprogramming options.This device was reprogrammed and it was noted medication would be addressed with the patient.This crt-d remains in service and no additional adverse patient effects were reported.
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