Patient reported outcomes and quality of life in Chinese patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators ✰

The implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) has become a standard treatment for patients at risk for potentially life-threatening arrhythmias.1 The ICD employs state-of-the-art technology using both anti-tachycardia pacing and high-energy shock, programmed by the medical team, to identify and terminate arrhythmias.2 The patient experience has garnered a great deal of research attention because of the aversive nature of ICD shock and the patient reality of ongoing risk for life-threateningarrhythmias.
Source: Heart and Lung - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Source Type: research