Background—Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) shock is a critical event to patients
associated with well-being after implantation, although other factors may play an equally …

Aims Little is known about the influence of psychological factors on prognosis in implantable
cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) patients. We examined the influence of the distressed …

Background Clinical trials have shown the benefit of implantable cardioverter defibrillator
(ICD) treatment. In this study, we examined the importance of chronic psychological distress …

Aims Little is known about the impact of ICD indication (primary vs. secondary) on health-
related quality of life (HRQL). Indication may also interact with psychological factors, such as …

BACKGROUND: The impact of ICD therapy on patient well being has typically focused on
mean differences between groups, thereby neglecting changes within individuals. Using an …

Background Little is known about the course of emotional and physical distress in patients
with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Purpose We examined (1) trajectories of …

Background: This study examined the impact of clustering of device‐related concerns and
Type D personality on anxiety and depressive symptoms during a six‐month period and the …

Background Personality factors and psychiatric history may help explain individual
differences in risk of psychological morbidity and poor health outcomes in patients with an …

Background: Studies have examined the relationship between shocks and anxiety, but little
is known about the role of personality. Our aim was to examine the determinants of self …

Abstract Aims Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are well accepted by most
patients, but 25–33% of patients are anxious and report device-related concerns. Previous …