Addressing end-of-life management in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators and pacemakers

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 425-428
Author(s):  
Sachin Logani ◽  
James N Kirkpatrick
Keyword(s):  
End Of Life ◽  
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators ◽  
Life Management ◽  
Cardioverter Defibrillators

Guidelines on the management of implantable cardioverter defibrillators at the end of life

2014 ◽  
Vol 214 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Datino ◽  
L. Rexach ◽  
M.T. Vidán ◽  
A. Alonso ◽  
Á. Gándara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
End Of Life ◽  
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators ◽  
Cardioverter Defibrillators

Management of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators in End-of-Life Care

2004 ◽  
Vol 141 (11) ◽  
pp. 835 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathan E. Goldstein ◽  
Rachel Lampert ◽  
Elizabeth Bradley ◽  
Joanne Lynn ◽  
Harlan M. Krumholz
Keyword(s):  
End Of Life ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators ◽  
Life Care ◽  
Cardioverter Defibrillators

scholarly journals Implantable cardioverter defibrillators at the end of life: future perspectives on clinical practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (11) ◽  
pp. 565-570
Author(s):  
R. Stoevelaar ◽  
A. Brinkman-Stoppelenburg ◽  
R. L. van Bruchem-Visser ◽  
A. G. van Driel ◽  
R. E. Bhagwandien ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
End Of Life ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
The Right ◽  
Patients Experience ◽  
Cardioverter Defibrillators ◽  
Fragmentation Of Care

Abstract The implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is effective in terminating life-threatening arrhythmias. However, in the last phase of life, ICD shocks may no longer be appropriate. Guidelines recommend timely discussion with the patient regarding deactivation of the shock function of the ICD. However, research shows that such conversations are scarce, and some patients experience avoidable and distressful shocks in the final days of life. Barriers such as physicians’ lack of time, difficulties in finding the right time to discuss ICD deactivation, patients’ reluctance to discuss the topic, and the fragmentation of care, which obscures responsibilities, prevent healthcare professionals from discussing this topic with the patient. In this point-of-view article, we argue that healthcare professionals who are involved in the care for ICD patients should be better educated on how to communicate with patients about ICD deactivation and the end of life. Optimal communication is needed to reduce the number of patients experiencing inappropriate and painful shocks in the terminal stage of their lives.

Deactivation of implantable cardioverter–defibrillators at end of life

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 885-896 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen J Pettit ◽  
Colette E Jackson ◽  
Roy S Gardner
Keyword(s):  
End Of Life ◽  
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators ◽  
Cardioverter Defibrillators

Developing a Deactivation Guideline for Patients With Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators Reaching End of Life: Our Experience and Findings

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (10) ◽  
pp. S324-S325
Author(s):  
D. Campbell ◽  
M. Touw ◽  
I. Harle ◽  
C. Simpson ◽  
A. Baranchuk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
End Of Life ◽  
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators ◽  
Cardioverter Defibrillators

Deactivation of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators in Terminal Illness and End of Life Care

2012 ◽  
Vol 109 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
James N. Kirkpatrick ◽  
Maia Gottlieb ◽  
Priya Sehgal ◽  
Rutuke Patel ◽  
Ralph J. Verdino
Keyword(s):  
End Of Life ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Terminal Illness ◽  
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators ◽  
Life Care ◽  
Cardioverter Defibrillators
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