Why the study?
How does implantable cardioverter defibrillator insertion affect quality of life, shock experiences, and driving behavior over 12 months in Australian recipients?
Population
74 Australian recipients of implantable cardioverter defibrillators for potentially lethal dysrhythmias
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
12 months
Authors
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May warrant closer QoL monitoring post-ICD; leaves open causal links to shocks and optimal support strategies.
How does implantable cardioverter defibrillator insertion affect quality of life, shock experiences, and driving behavior over 12 months in Australian recipients?
ICD recipients experience a decrease in general health and social function quality of life over 12 months, with high rates of shocks and device-related complications significantly impacting driving behavior.
Pelletier et al. (2002) studied this question.