Cardiac implantable electrical devices: bioethics and management issues near the end of life.
Year: 2011
Type: article
Abstract: Cardiac implantable electrical devices (CIEDs) are extremely sophisticated modern devices that provide patients with many beneficial effects, including increased survival and enhanced quality of life. CIEDs, however, may complicate and unnecessarily prolong the process of dying from terminal illnesses. A rational plan for CIED deactivation near the end of life should therefore be carefully drawn up well in advance by the patient in concert with loved ones and treating physicians.
Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)
Author: Freddy M Abi-Samra
Institutions: Ochsner Health System, Ochsner Medical Center
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1956278957