Abstract
We present the case of a 57-year-old man with a primary prevention internal cardioverter-defibrillator for severe nonischemic cardiomyopathy. At the time of elective replacement indicator, systolic function had fully recovered, and his generator was not changed. Nearly 5 years post-elective replacement indicator he received appropriate internal cardioverter-defibrillator therapies during a myocardial infarction. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.).