Few data exist on the quality of life in children and adolescents with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs). The objective of this study was to determine whether anxiety, depression, family functioning, and quality of life are related to cardiac illness severity in pediatric patients with ICDs. The subjects were 20 patients (mean age 14.8 years; median 15.1, range 9 to 19) who had an ...

This prospective study clarified changes in the mood states of Japanese patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators as well as factors related to the mood states. Using a longitudinal repeated-measure design, 29 patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators completed the Profile of Mood States-Short Form Japanese Version questionnaire before discharge and 1, 4, 7, and 13 month...

CONTEXT Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in young athletes. The purpose of this review is to summarize the role of automated external defibrillators and emergency planning for sudden cardiac arrest in the athletic setting. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION Relevant studies on automated external defibrillators, early defibrillation, and public-access defibrillation programs were reviewed...

BACKGROUND Over 140 million iPads(®) have been sold worldwide. The iPad2(®), with magnets embedded in its frame and Smart Cover and 3G cellular data capability, can potentially cause electromagnetic interference in implantable cardioverter defibrillators. This can lead to potentially life-threatening situations in patients. The goal of this study was to determine whether the iPad2(®) can cause ...

The importance of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) in the treatment rhythm disturbances, heart failure, and prevention sudden death is indisputable. However, CIED therapy associated with complications, among which infections are particularly unfavourable terms prognosis. diagnosis management remain complex, a significant impact on mortality healthcare costs. For these reasons, ris...