Device Adjustment and Recovery in Patients With Heart Failure Undergoing a Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Implantation: A Longitudinal Study

Background Little is known about risk factors for poor adjustment to the device after cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) implantation in patients with heart failure. Purpose The aim of this study was to explore device adjustment and the postoperative recovery of patients with heart failure undergoing elective CRT device implantation. Methods In this prospective multicenter longitudinal study, data were collected before implantation and after 2 weeks, 6 months, and 1 year, using validated self-reported instruments and investigator-designed, CRT-specific questions. Results A total of 133 patients, 79% male, with a mean age of 70 ± 10 years, were included. Patients adjusted to the device over time (P
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Cardiac Surgery Outcomes Source Type: research