title: Utilization of YouTube as a Tool to Assess Patient Perception Regarding Implanted Cardiac Devices.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The outreach of YouTube may have a dramatic role in the widespread dissemination of knowledge on implantable cardioverter devices (ICD).
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  This study was designed to review and analyze the information available on YouTube pertaining to implantable cardiac devices such as implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and pacemakers.
  
  
  METHODS
  YouTube was queried for the terms "ICD", "Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator", and "Pacemaker". The videos were reviewed and categorized as according to content; number of views and "likes" or "dislikes" was recorded by two separate observers.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Of the 55 videos reviewed, 18 of the videos were categorized as patient education, 12 were advertisements, 8 were intraoperative videos documenting the device implantation procedures, 7 of the videos were produced to document personal patient experiences, and 4 were categorized as documentation of a public event. 3 were intended to educate health care workers. The remaining 3 were intended to raise public awareness about sudden cardiac death. The videos portraying intraoperative procedures generated the most "likes" or "dislikes" per view.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  While YouTube provides a logical platform for delivery of health information, the information on this platform is not regulated. Initiative by reputed authorities and posting accurate information in such platform can be a great aid in public education regarding device therapy.
authors: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.
authors: Kevin
authors: K
authors: Hayes
authors: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA.
authors: Prajeena
authors: P
authors: Mainali
authors: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.
authors: Abhishek
authors: A
authors: Deshmukh
authors: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.
authors: Sadip
authors: S
authors: Pant
authors: Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
authors: Apurva O
authors: AO
authors: Badheka
authors: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.
authors: Hakan
authors: H
authors: Paydak
keywords: Health; Implantable cardioverter device; Internet; Youtube