DISABILITY IN PATIENTS WITH IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR
C. Godoy Fernández1, S. Alcaraz Andreu1, J.J. Sánchez Muñoz, M.D. Hidalgo Montesinos1, E. Fernández Ros1, C. Muñoz Esparza, A. García Alberola
Arrhythmia Unit and Electrophysiology, Department of Cardiology, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, IMIB, Murcia, Spain. Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment, Faculty of Psychology, University de Murcia, Spain1
Introduction: Several studies have shown that implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implantation improves quality of life. The main aim of this study was to evaluate functionality in the different areas of the daily lives of a group of patients with ICDMethods: A total of 38 patients with an ICD were assessed in the study, 28 (73,7%) were male and age ranged from 21 to 72 years (53±12). World Health Organization disability assessment schedule II (WHODAS-II) was used to evaluate disability.
Results: 97% of the sample preserved optimal functionality. Percentage by area was as follows: understanding and communication (79%), mobility (76%), personal care (100%), social relationships (95%) , daily activities (95%) and social participation (82%).
Patients presented a functionality of 96% in the primary and 100% in the secondary prevention group. There was a trend toward higher limitation in daily life activities in patients that had received shocks.
Conclusions: Most patients wearing ICD did not show any limitations in the functioning of their daily lives.
