Patients' knowledge and concerns about using the implantable cardioverter defibrillator for the primary prevention of sudden cardiac death and its correlates: A cross-sectional study.
Mohammad Ali ZakeriNadia SedriGolamreza BazmandeganMaryam ZakeriMohammad SafariyanMahlagha DehghanPublished in: Health science reports (2022)
Understanding HF patients' issues and obstacles can help us prevent sudden death. Doctors' advice has a significant impact on patients' acceptance. Poor knowledge is the most important reason for nonparticipation. Intervention is necessary to inform patients to understand the advantages and disadvantages.