[Identity of the cardiological rehabilitation with patients with implanted cardioverter-defibrillator]

Wiad Lek. 2009;62(1):26-9.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Implantable cardioverter defibrylator - ICD saves people's life and it protections against sudden cardiac death. Myocardial infarction in the past is the most often factor of the sudden cardiac death risk. The controlled physical activity and psychologists therapeuthical sessions are very important in improvement of quality of life for patients who have implanted ICD.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Death, Sudden, Cardiac / prevention & control
  • Defibrillators, Implantable / psychology*
  • Exercise Movement Techniques
  • Heart Diseases / rehabilitation*
  • Heart Diseases / therapy
  • Humans
  • Quality of Life