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June 26, 2012Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology

Despite 83% claiming to understand the reason for ICD implantation, no patient suggested arrhythmia termination, and 65% incorrectly believed it reduces the risk of heart attack.

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Population

75 patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), median age 64 years, 83% male.

Design

Cohort

Follow-up

median 3 years

Authors

JGJohn D. GroarkeABAvril BeirneUBUna Buckley

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Overview

Patients may misunderstand ICD purpose despite education; leaves open whether improved counseling enhances comprehension and informed consent.

Structured PICO

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Population
75 patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), median age 64 years, 83% male.
I
Intervention
Pre-implantation education during the consenting process
O
Outcome
Understanding of ICD therapy assessed via questionnaire during telephone interviewpatient reported

Patients demonstrate poor comprehension of ICD therapy risks and benefits despite standard pre-implantation education, highlighting the need for improved educational strategies.

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Groarke et al. (2012) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a83ccff42ccde92f8c579e2https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-8159.2012.03448.x
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