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The quality of life in implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients

Arnon Suwanpasak, Warangkna Boonyapisit

    Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet Thangphaet
    |April 30, 2014
    PubMed

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    Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) shocks negatively impact general health in patients. Patients receiving ICD shocks reported worse quality of life compared to those without shocks.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Medical Devices
    • Patient Outcomes

    Background:

    • Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) reduce mortality in sudden cardiac death (SCD) patients.
    • ICDs can negatively affect psychological status and quality of life (QOL), particularly after receiving shocks.
    • This study investigated the impact of ICD shocks on patient QOL.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the quality of life (QOL) between patients who received an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) shock and those who did not.
    • To assess the impact of ICD shocks on general health and mental well-being.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective study enrolling 138 patients with ICDs at a device clinic.
    • Quality of life assessed using the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36 Questionnaire (SF-36).
    • Comparison of QOL scores between patients who received ICD shocks and those who did not.

    Main Results:

    • 48.55% of patients (67 out of 138) received at least one ICD shock.
    • Patients experiencing ICD shocks reported significantly worse general health compared to those without shocks (p=0.011).
    • No significant difference in mental health was observed between the shock and no-shock groups (p=0.63).

    Conclusions:

    • ICD shocks significantly impair general health in patients.
    • While mental health was not significantly different, the impact on general health warrants attention.
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