Leeor M Jaffe1, Daniel P Morin2. 1. John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA. 2. John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA ; The University of Queensland School of Medicine, Ochsner Clinical School, New Orleans, LA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is one of the most exciting recent advancements in heart failure (HF) treatment. METHODS: This review surveys the available literature regarding the effectiveness of CRT in treating patients with HF. RESULTS: By targeting ventricular dyssynchrony, CRT attempts to give the failing heart a mechanical advantage that can substantially improve both symptoms and mortality. CONCLUSION: CRT results in short-term and long-term improvement in cardiac structure and function, often leading to enhanced quality of life and, for some patients, enhanced survival.
BACKGROUND: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is one of the most exciting recent advancements in heart failure (HF) treatment. METHODS: This review surveys the available literature regarding the effectiveness of CRT in treating patients with HF. RESULTS: By targeting ventricular dyssynchrony, CRT attempts to give the failing heart a mechanical advantage that can substantially improve both symptoms and mortality. CONCLUSION: CRT results in short-term and long-term improvement in cardiac structure and function, often leading to enhanced quality of life and, for some patients, enhanced survival.
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