Cardioverter DefIbriIlator PlacEMent for priMary Prevention of Sudden cArdiac Death in Patients Older Than 70 Years

This French study is looking at whether placing a small device called an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) — a device that detects and corrects dangerous heart rhythms — can help prevent sudden cardiac death in older adults with weak hearts. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 70 years old or older - Your heart's pumping strength (ejection fraction) is 35% or less - You have moderate to severe heart failure symptoms (NYHA Class II or III) - You have had heart failure for at least 3 months - You are enrolled in the French health insurance system **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You had a heart attack in the past 40 days - You had a heart procedure (catheter or surgery) in the past 90 days - You fainted in the past 6 months - You have advanced brain or cognitive problems - You have another serious illness (like cancer or liver failure) with less than 1 year to live Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.