Key result
A focused literature review summarizes barriers to ICD deactivation and Heart Rhythm Society recommendations for managing ICDs in patients nearing the end of life.
Population
Patients with implanted cardioverter defibrillators nearing end of life or requesting withdrawal of therapy
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports clinician awareness of ICD deactivation barriers at end of life; leaves open optimal implementation of HRS recommendations.
Provides a review of barriers to ICD deactivation and summarizes HRS consensus recommendations to prevent unnecessary shocks and anxiety in patients nearing the end of life.
Joanne Thanavaro (2012) conducted a review in Patients with ICDs nearing end of life. ICD deactivation was evaluated. A focused literature review summarizes barriers to ICD deactivation and Heart Rhythm Society recommendations for managing ICDs in patients nearing the end of life.
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