Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2848834 | American Heart Journal | 2013 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
Physicians frequently withhold ICD referral because of patient age. The referral of patients with a prognosis of less than 1 year or without consideration of life expectancy is common.
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Authors
Thomas A. MD, Jonathan C. MD, Jorge M. MD, MPP, Lisa M. MPH, Gregory M. MD, MAS,