Decision‐making regarding primary prevention implantable cardioverter‐defibrillators among older adults
Abstract
Most implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are implanted for the purpose of primary prevention of sudden cardiac death among older patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Shared decision‐making prior to device implantation is guideline‐recommended and payer‐mandated. This article summarizes patient and provider attitudes toward device placement, device efficacy and effectiveness, potential periprocedural...
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Title
Decision‐making regarding primary prevention implantable cardioverter‐defibrillators among older adults
Published Date
Dec 23, 2019
Journal
Volume
43
Issue
2
Pages
187 - 195
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