Quality of Life in the Antiarrhythmics Versus Implantable Defibrillators Trial

Schron, Eleanor; V. Exner, Derek; Yao, Qing; S. Jenkins, Louise; S. Steinberg, Jonathan; R. Cook, James; P. Kutalek, Steven; L. Friedman, Peter; S. Bubien, Rosemary; L. Page, Richard; Powell, Judy; AVID Investigators, the

doi:10.1161/hc0502.103330

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Quality of Life in the Antiarrhythmics Versus Implantable Defibrillators Trial

Published in Circulation • Feb 5, 2002

Authors:

Eleanor Schron

Derek V. Exner

Qing Yao

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) use reduces mortality in patients with serious ventricular arrhythmias compared with antiarrhythmic drug (AAD) use. However, the relative impact of these therapies on self-perceived quality of life (QoL) is unknown. METHODS AND RESULTS: Three ...

Subject

Medicine

Adverse effect

Quality of life (healthcare)

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