Clinical Electrophysiology

Data on Clinical Electrophysiology Published by Researchers at University of Colorado

Published in Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week, February 5th, 2012

2012 FEB 5 -- According to the authors of a study from Denver, Colorado, "Although implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) reduce mortality in selected patients, they are also associated with potential risks. Periprocedural decision making requires understanding both benefits and risks."

"This qualitative study aims to understand cardiologists' and patients' perspectives about decision making surrounding ICD implantation using semi-structured, in-depth interviews. We interviewed 11 cardiologists (including four electrophysiologists) and 20 patients (14 with ICDs; six who declined ICDs). The data were analyzed through the theoretical lens of...

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