Quality of life in patients with implantable cardioverter–defibrillator: systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Background: Implantable cardioverter–defibrillator (ICD) therapy significantly improves the survival of patients who are at high risk for sudden cardiac death. However, it is unclear whether this survival is accompanied by impairment on quality of life (QoL). Objectives: This systematic review sought to describe whether ICD therapy, as compared with standard treatment, can have an impact on QoL outcomes. Methods: Extensive literature searches...