PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE ED - Klein, Helmut U. ED - Russo, Andrea TI - Point-Counterpoint: Controversies in Device Implantation and Management DP - 2006 May 01 TA - MD Conference Express PG - 21--21 VI - 6 IP - 1 4099 - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/6/1/21.short 4100 - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/6/1/21.full AB - Is Ejection Fraction Alone a Sufficient Indication for an Implantable Cardioverter Device? YES. “Ejection fraction (EF) alone is sufficient indication for ICD placement,” said Helmut U. Klein, MD, Chief, Division of Cardiology, University Hospital, Magdeburg, Germany.