Cardiac resynchronization therapy: pre and post pacemaker implantation issues

Authors

  • Ashley Chin Cardiac Clinic, Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town
  • Andrzej Okreglicki Cardiac Clinic, Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24170/5-4-2020

Abstract

Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has been shown to improve clinical outcomes in patients with systolic heart failure. However, up to one-third of patients do not benefit from CRT. Selection of appropriate patients with attention to heart failure management and optimization of pacemaker settings post-implantation will ensure the best chance of a favorable response to CRT. This article will review the current indications for CRT and provide recommendations regarding optimization and follow-up of patients with CRT.

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Published

2017-04-19

How to Cite

Chin, A., & Okreglicki, A. (2017). Cardiac resynchronization therapy: pre and post pacemaker implantation issues. SA Heart Journal, 5(4), 156–159. https://doi.org/10.24170/5-4-2020

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Vol. 5 No. 4 (2008): Spring

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