Browsing Psychology by Author "Sears, Samuel F."
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Decisional Balance Among Potential ICD Recipients : Development Of The Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Decision Analysis Scale (ICD-DAS)
Hazelton, Anthony Garrett (East Carolina University, 2011)Sudden cardiac death is a well-documented public health problem resulting in 400,000 deaths in the U.S. annually. The Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) has demonstrated benefit in reducing mortality in at risk ... -
SHOxABILITY : Ability and avoidance of daily activity behaviors in ICD patients
Cutitta, Katherine Elizabeth (East Carolina University, 2012)Background: Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) shocks terminate potentially life-threatening arrhythmias. ICD shock may alter patient behavior via patients attempting to avoid daily activities or increasing heart ...