Psychological effects of implantable cardioverter defibrillator shocks. A review of study methods

Frontiers in Psychology

Gian Mauro Manzoni¹ 

关键词: implantable cardioverter defibrillator;    ICD shock;    quality of life;    anxiety;    depression;    review;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2015.00039

学科分类：心理学（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Background: The implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) saves lives but clinical experience suggests that it may have detrimental effects on mental health. The ICD shock has been largely blamed as the main offender but empirical evidence is not consistent, perhaps because of methodological differences across studies.

【 授权许可】

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