Changes in Daily Life of Iranian Patients with implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator: A Qualitative Study

Background: Although Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) saves the life of patients with life-threatening ventricular dysrhythmias, it causes various challenges in their life span. Considering the increase in the number of ICD users, more knowledge is required regarding changes in the patie...

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Main Authors: Nilofar Pasyar, Farkhondeh Sharif, Mahnaz Rakhshan, Mohammad Hossein Nikoo, Elham Navab
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences 2017-04-01
Series:International Journal of Community Based Nursing and Midwifery
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Online Access:http://ijcbnm.sums.ac.ir/index.php/ijcbnm/article/view/567/155