A qualitative study of decision-making about the implantation of cardioverter defibrillators and deactivation during end-of-life care
Background: Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are recommended for patients at high risk of sudden cardiac death or for survivors of cardiac arrest. All ICDs combine a shock function with a pacing function to treat fast and slow heart rhythms, respectively. The pacing function may be ver...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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NIHR Journals Library
2016-10-01
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| Series: | Health Services and Delivery Research |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3310/hsdr04320 |