Education, Emotional Support Important for ICD Patients

Anxiety and depression can afflict individuals before they receive the devices and after they get their first shocks.

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When your heart condition reaches the point at which you need an implantable cardioverter device (ICD), the psychological concerns can seem just as overwhelming as your cardiovascular health.
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