Patient plus partner trial: A randomized controlled trial of 2 interventions to improve outcomes after an initial implantable cardioverter-defibrillator

Interventions to improve physical and psychological outcomes in recipients with an initial implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) and their intimate partners are largely unstudied, though likely to have a major impact on adjustment to the ICD and general well-being.

Source: Heart Rhythm - October 16, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Cynthia M. Dougherty, Elaine A. Thompson, Peter J. Kudenchuk Source Type: research