Abstract
[Purpose] We examined and compared the effects on lower limb function and QOL of gender, age, disease, mode, and implantation history in patients with an implanted pacemaker. [Subjects] 45 patients with an implanted pacemaker who are out patinets. [Methods] We measured the CS-30 and 6MWD as indices of lower limb function, and we used the WHO QOL26 to assess QOL. [Results] Significant differences were found in the psychological domain item of QOL between DDD and VVI, as well as between AV-block and Brady-A, and there were significant differences in CS-30 and 6MWD between the under 65 and over 75 age groups. [Conclusion] There were differences in the psychological domain of QOL due to mode and disease, and a trend of declining lower limb function was seen with aging. We consider that knowledge of the characteristics of QOL and lower limb function of patients with an implanted pacemaker will be useful for their ADL assessment and exercise guidance, and in risk management during physical therapy sessions.
