Megan Streur

Research Article Open Access Nonstandard Abbreviations and Acronyms ICD implantable cardioverter defibrillator PRO patient‐reported outcome SCD‐HeFT Sudden Cardiac Death in Heart Failure Trial SDOH social determinant of health SF‐36 Short‐Form Health Survey Research Perspective • Individuals who were older, White, or with higher household incomes experienced fewer symptoms and better mental health at the time of implantable cardioverter‐defibrillator implant.

We identified two symptom clusters. The Weary cluster was associated with a significantly increased rate of healthcare utilization. Males predominated (67%) and the average age was 58.4 years. Two symptom clusters were identified, a Weary cluster (3.7%, n =56, fatigue at rest, shortness of breath at rest, chest pain, and dizziness) and an Exertional cluster (32.7%, n =491, shortness of breath with activity and exercise intolerance).