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Cardiac resynchronization therapy: history, present status, and future directions.

Year: 2014

Type: article

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.

Source: PubMed Central

Authors: Leeor M Jaffe, Daniel P Morin

Institutions: Ochsner Medical Center, Ochsner Health System, The University of Queensland

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2104745579

FWCI: 3.121

Cites: 59

Cited by: 56

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