Once a person receives an implanted device, i.e., pacemaker or ICD, their life can begin to revolve around the fact that they have a device .... that they're somehow different from their friends and family.
Unique maybe. Different? No.
Hopefully, before implantation and definitely after, the patient needs to have in place an external positive influence such as a wife/husband/partner or Support Group, self-confidence in the technology implanted in them and a renewed attitude that the device should improve their quality of life.
If they do these little things, research has shown that both their longterm outcomes and quality of life typically improve.
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