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Symptomatic cardiac arrhythmias adversely impacted daily quality of life for all 25 participants, with 80% reporting constant fear and anxiety regarding their condition.
Cross-Sectional (n=25)
Yes
Symptomatic cardiac arrhythmias cause debilitating symptoms, fear, and anxiety that significantly impair patients' daily routines, work, and social lives, highlighting the need for better patient support and information.
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Symptomatic arrhythmias were associated with impaired QoL and anxiety; small cross-sectional data leave open whether targeted support improves outcomes.
Withers et al. (2015) conducted a cross-sectional in Symptomatic cardiac arrhythmias (n=25). Symptomatic cardiac arrhythmias was evaluated on Patient perspectives on how cardiac arrhythmias affect daily life (qualitative themes). Symptomatic cardiac arrhythmias adversely impacted daily quality of life for all 25 participants, with 80% reporting constant fear and anxiety regarding their condition.
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