Healthcare utilization in patients with first-time implantable cardioverter defibrillators (data from the WEBCARE study).
Eva R BroersPaul LodderViola R M SpekJos W M G WiddershovenSusanne S PedersenMirela HabibovićPublished in: Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE (2019)
Depression was an important predictor of increased HCU in ICD patients in the first year postimplantation, particularly after 3 months postimplantation. Identifying patients who need additional care and provide this on time might better meet patients' needs and lower future HCU.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- palliative care
- heart failure
- peritoneal dialysis
- machine learning
- depressive symptoms
- electronic health record
- patient reported outcomes
- physical activity
- quality improvement
- left ventricular
- atrial fibrillation
- chronic pain
- current status
- health information
- health insurance
- data analysis