Living with a pacemaker: patient-reported outcome of a pacemaker system.
Peter MagnussonPer LivPublished in: BMC cardiovascular disorders (2018)
The vast majority of patients report excellent overall satisfaction with the pacemaker system, and are not affected by pain, soreness/discomfort, or concern about device malfunction. They also reported favourable outcomes with respect to cosmetic results, shoulder movement, and sleep. However, some patients underwent a surgical correction of the pacemaker pocket.