[Implantation of an automatic cardioverter-defibrillator--case report]

Authors present a case of a female patient with abundant attacks of rapid ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation, frequently resuscitated, who received an automatic cardioverter--defibrillator (AICD)--Ventak 1520 (CPI). Sooner 5-month pharmacotherapy with attainable drugs was deceptive. Operative and postoperative period was uncomplicated. During late 24-month follow-up 27 times a shock was delivered by the implanted cardioverter. Full patient's recovery was observed.