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Possible adverse device effects include complications due to the following:
 Abnormal battery depletion
 Conductor fracture
 Device-programmer communication failure
 Elevated or rise in defibrillation/cardioversion threshold
 Inability to defibrillate or pace
 Inability to interrogate or program due to programmer or device malfunction
 Incomplete lead connection with pulse generator
 Inhibited therapy including defibrillation and pacing
 Inappropriate therapy (for example, shocks and antitachycardia pacing [ATP] where applicable,
pacing)
 Interruption of function due to electrical or magnetic interference
 Intolerance to high rate pacing (for example dyspnea or discomfort)
 Lead abrasion
 Lead fracture
 Lead insulation damage