PT289 Erectile dysfunction in patients who recived pacemakers

Introduction: The current concept of quality of life acknowledges that patients put their actual situation in relation to their personal expectation. The latter can vary over time, and react to length and severity of illness. Objectives: We aimed to investigate quality of life in patients who were implanted pacemakers and the presence of erectile dysfunction. Methods: Out of 550 patients sheduled for pacemaker follow up till 31st December 2012, the total of 101 males entered in the study. Patients were asked about the quality of life and to fill in the International Index of Erectile Function -5 (IIEF-5) questionnaires for identifying erectile dysfunction. Total score was calculated. Risk factors were noted. Results: All included patients were married or in a relationship, from 30 to 69 years of age. Average follow up from pacemaker implantation was 4.67 2.8 years.The total of 14% had ICD, 4% CRT-D and the 82% had single or dual chamber anti bradicardial devises. After the pacemaker has been implanted, the patient reported to feel better and have more energy. There were some restrictions observed: 55% of patients still had fear to move the hand on the part were device was implanted, drive a car (24%) or use the cell phone (15%). The majority of patients were sexualy active (82%). The overall IIEF-5 score was higher than 21. The total of 5% of patients had IIEF-5 score between 8 and 11; 2% of patients had lower then 7. Conclusion: Pacemakers as lifesavers greatly improve the quality of life in patients with sexual activity highly present in our examined group. Disclosure of Interest: None Declared