Why the study?
Do patients prefer a larger, longer-lasting pacemaker/ICD or a smaller device requiring more frequent surgery?
Do patients prefer a larger, longer-lasting pacemaker/ICD or a smaller device requiring more frequent surgery?
The vast majority of patients prefer a larger, longer-lasting pacemaker or ICD over a smaller device that requires more frequent replacement surgeries, regardless of age, gender, or body habitus.
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Supports prioritizing longevity in device counseling; leaves open whether preferences improve satisfaction or reduce reinterventions prospectively.
Wild et al. (2004) studied this question.
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