Patient-Reported Quality of Life in Patients With an Implantable-Cardioverter Defibrillator - A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

Patient-Reported Quality of Life in Patients With an Implantable-Cardioverter Defibrillator - A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

Patients at risk for life-threatening arrhythmias are eligible for the implantation of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), which has repeatedly shown improved survival. However, living with an ICD may pose several challenges and affect quality of life (QoL). This prospective cross-sectional observational cohort studies will provide detailed insights in patient-reported QoL. The aim is to study the QoL perspective of patients who have an ICD, including physical and emotional health; ICD acceptance; concerns of ICD patients with regard to physical and sexual activity.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age ≥ 18 years of age
• Patients with any type of ICD followed in UZ Leuven
• Willing and able to provide signed written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who are hospitalized
• Patients with a mental disability
• Patients already included in another interventional study