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This 62-year-old male with a history of cardiomyopathy and an AICD presents with two AICD discharges in rapid succession. Using echocardiography, what findings are evident?
Answer: Markedly dilated left ventricular cavity size; Markedly decreased left ventricular ejection fraction (20%); Global hypokinesis of all left ventricular segments.