Replies to post #13141 on The Rising Influence of Rising Affluence

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The safe mode referred to would be factory default settings for pacing and shocks. The problem with safe mode is that settings are very conservative and shocks will be administered at low thresholds of PVC/VT. That would run the battery down faster and also increase morbidity. Safe mode pacing would not be an issue.

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(ABT)—STJ sues Muddy Waters re allegedly false claims:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/st-jude-medical-brings-legal-114300223.html

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http://www.innovationsincrm.com/cardiac-rhythm-management/articles-2016/december/960-premature-battery-depletion-fortify-unify-c-ied