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Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance to Guide Defibrillator Implantation for LVEF of 36% to 50%

JAMA 10.1001/jama.2026.17078

August 28, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT

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Implantation of an ICD did not reduce the composite outcome of SCD or HSVA in patients with an LVEF of 36% to 50% and myocardial scar.

Meeting Information: ESC 2026

This paper will be presented during European Society of Cardiology Congress in Munich, Germany.

Local Embargo Time: 12 P.M. CEST.

ESC Presentation: Joseph Selvanayagam will simultaneously present the findings during the Hot Line 1 session in the Main Auditorium. 

Related Content: This paper has an accompanying editorial.

Corresponding Author: Joseph B. Selvanayagam, DPhil, Flinders Medical Centre, Flinders Drive, Adelaide, SA 5042, Australia (joseph.selvanayagam@flinders.edu.au).

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