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- Title
Impact of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator recalls on patients' anxiety, depression, and quality of life.
- Authors
Undavia, Manish; Goldstein, Nathan E; Cohen, Pilar; Sinthawanarong, Kamoltip; Singson, Magdalena; Bhutani, Divaya; Munson, Tracey; Gomes, Joseph Anthony; Fischer, Avi; Mehta, Davendra
- Abstract
In the past 2 years, multiple implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) manufacturers have issued recalls on ICD models due to the potential for serious malfunction and even patient death. Previous studies examining the relationship between these recalls and patients' psychological well-being have been limited by small sample size and conflicting results. The purpose of this study is to examine the association between ICD recalls and patients' anxiety, depression, and quality of life.
- Publication
Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE, 2008, Vol 31, Issue 11, p1411
- ISSN
1540-8159
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1540-8159.2008.01204.x