Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices and End-of-Life Care: An Australian Perspective.

2016-08

Alhammad, Nasser J

O'Donnell, Mark

O'Donnell, David

Mariani, Justin A

Gould, Paul A

McGavigan, Andrew D

Cardiac electronic implantable devices

End-of-life

Implantable defibrillators

Pacemakers

Palliative care

Journal Article

10.1016/j.hlc.2016.05.103

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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Heart, Lung & Circulation 2016; 25(8): 814-9

Heart, Lung & Circulation