Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care
Volume 34, Issue 5 , Pages 299-308 , September 2005

Sexual concerns and educational needs after an implantable cardioverter defibrillator

  • Elaine E. Steinke, PhD, RN

      Affiliations

    • Wichita State University, School of Nursing, Wichita, Kansas
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Elaine E. Steinke, PhD, RN, Wichita State University, School of Nursing, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260-0041
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  • Kathy Gill-Hopple, RN, MSN

      Affiliations

    • Via Christi Regional Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas
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  • Dara Valdez, RN, BSN

      Affiliations

    • Via Christi Regional Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas
    • ,
  • Marilyn Wooster, RN, BSN

      Affiliations

    • Pacemaker Clinic Coordinator, St. Francis Health Center, Topeka, Kansas

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PII: S0147-9563(05)00037-3

doi: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2005.03.002

Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care
Volume 34, Issue 5 , Pages 299-308 , September 2005

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