Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2916629 | Heart, Lung and Circulation | 2016 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Cardiac implantable electronic devices (pacemakers and defibrillators) are increasingly common in modern cardiology practice, and health professionals from a variety of specialties will encounter patients with such devices on a frequent basis. This article will focus on the subset of patients who may request, or be appropriate for, device deactivation and discuss the issues surrounding end-of-life decisions, along with the ethical and legal implications of device deactivation.
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Authors
Nasser J. Alhammad, Mark O’Donnell, David O’Donnell, Justin A. Mariani, Paul A. Gould, Andrew D. McGavigan,