Population
177 physicians responding to a nationwide survey who provided comments regarding implantable cardioverter…
Design
Cross-sectional
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Suggests education gaps in ICD deactivation; leaves open whether training improves end-of-life discussions in device patients.
Physicians show varied approaches and knowledge gaps regarding ICD deactivation at the end of life, highlighting a need for further education and subspecialist commitment.
Kelley et al. (2008) studied this question.
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