Patient expectations from implantable defibrillators to prevent death in heart failure
GC Stewart, JR Weintraub, PP Pratibhu… - Journal of cardiac …, 2010 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Indications for implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) in heart failure
(HF) are expanding and may include more than 1 million patients. This study examined
patient expectations from ICDs for primary prevention of sudden death in HF. METHODS
AND RESULTS: Study participants (n= 105) had an EF< 35% and symptomatic HF, without
history of ventricular tachycardia/fibrillation or syncope. Subjects completed a written survey
about perceived ICD benefits, survival expectations, and circumstances under which they …
(HF) are expanding and may include more than 1 million patients. This study examined
patient expectations from ICDs for primary prevention of sudden death in HF. METHODS
AND RESULTS: Study participants (n= 105) had an EF< 35% and symptomatic HF, without
history of ventricular tachycardia/fibrillation or syncope. Subjects completed a written survey
about perceived ICD benefits, survival expectations, and circumstances under which they …
Patient Expectations From Implantable Defibrillators to Prevent Death in Heart Failure
S Harris, D Tepper, R Ip - Congestive Heart Failure, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Indications for implantable cardioverter‐defibrillators (ICDs) in heart failure
(HF) are expanding and may include more than 1 million patients. This study examined
patient expectations from ICDs for primary prevention of sudden death in HF. Methods and
Results. Study participants (n= 105) had an ejection fraction< 35% and symptomatic HF
without history of ventricular tachycardia/fibrillation or syncope. Participants completed a
written survey about perceived ICD benefits, survival expectations, and circumstances under …
(HF) are expanding and may include more than 1 million patients. This study examined
patient expectations from ICDs for primary prevention of sudden death in HF. Methods and
Results. Study participants (n= 105) had an ejection fraction< 35% and symptomatic HF
without history of ventricular tachycardia/fibrillation or syncope. Participants completed a
written survey about perceived ICD benefits, survival expectations, and circumstances under …