Cardiac Device Decision-Making Study

The purpose of this research study is to understand how people decide whether or not to have cardiac devices implanted in their bodies after meeting indications for treatment. It will examine the ways people make decisions about their devices in everyday life. This study will also consider the roles of external influences, including family and community, in how people make decisions about how to use their devices. Participation in this study will consist of a thirty-minute to one-hour interview. Research is designed to benefit society by gaining new knowledge. You will not benefit personally from being in this research study. There are no known risks involved with this study.