Quality of life in heart failure not affected by defibrillators

Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) do not decrease quality of life for patients with stable hearth failure a study from Duke University Medical Center,US , has concluded.

The randomized trial involved 2,521 patients – all receiving optimal medical therapy along with either a single lead ICD, amiodarone or a placebo.Physical functioning did not vary significantly between the groups at base line at 3, 12, or 30 months, while psychological well-being was significantly improved in ICD group at 3  and 12 months but not at 30. Receiving a shock in the month preceding assessment, however, was associated with reduced quality of life.

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