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Radiofrequency energy delivered to the right ventricular outflow tract was successful at preventing the induction of ventricular tachycardia. Left ventricular ejection fraction had improved from 38% to 48% one month after ablation. During the follow up period of one year the patient remained free from arrhythmia on no medication. The ejection fraction was 61% one year after ablation. 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