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Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy

Aka: Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy, Cardiac Resynchronization Implantable Device

See Also
Indications
1. Ejection Fraction <35%
2. NYHA Class 3-4 Heart Failure despite stable optimal medical therapy
3. QRS Duration > 120 msec
Contraindications
1. Cardiogenic Shock
2. Symptomatic Hypotension while in stable baseline rhythm
3. Coronary revascularization (CABG or PTCA) within last 3 months
4. Acute Myocardial Infarction within 40 days
5. Clinical findings necessitating coronary revascularization
6. Irreversible brain damage from cerebral disease
7. Life expectancy <1 year from other comorbidities

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This page was written by Scott Moses, MD, last revised on 5/5/2012 and last published on 5/14/2013.

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