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Figure 1 A comparison of defibrillation thresholds (DFTs) at implantation and at long-term follow-up (>6 months) for the entire study group. The DFTs decreased significantly at long-term follow-up compared with at implantation (p < 0.01). The mean values ± SD are presented.