[Experiences of the caregivers of cardioverter defibrillator recipients during admission to the Virgin Macarena Hospital and after discharge].

Objective: To determine the needs of the main caregivers of implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) recipients during admission to the Coronary Unit of the Virgin Macarena Hospital and after discharge.

Method: A qualitative descriptive study was performed. Semi-structured and open interviews were carried out.