Key result
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator shocks and storms occur in 10-20% of patients, necessitating interdisciplinary biopsychosocial management and routine psychological consultation.
Why the study?
Does interdisciplinary biopsychosocial management improve psychological distress and quality of life in patients experiencing ICD shocks and storms?
Does interdisciplinary biopsychosocial management improve psychological distress and quality of life in patients experiencing ICD shocks and storms?
Interdisciplinary management combining medical and cognitive behavioral strategies is recommended to mitigate psychological distress and PTSD symptoms in patients experiencing ICD shocks and storms.
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Hypothesis-generating for routine psychological consultation after ICD shocks; randomized trials needed to confirm benefits on distress and QoL.
Sears et al. (2003) conducted a review in Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) shocks and storms. Biopsychosocial management was evaluated. Implantable cardioverter defibrillator shocks and storms occur in 10-20% of patients, necessitating interdisciplinary biopsychosocial management and routine psychological consultation.
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