Cost savings associated with extended battery longevity in cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators

Cost savings associated with extended battery longevity in cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators

Background: Cardiac resynchronization therapy-defibrillators (CRT-D) are devices established as treatment for symptomatic heart failure patients at risk of sudden cardiac death. Battery depletion poses a significant clinical and economic burden; extended service life may reduce costs because of gene...

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Main Authors: Jeffrey L. Williams, MD, MS, FACC, FHRS, Ryoko Sato, PhD, Caroline M. Jacobsen, MPhil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-11-01
Series:Heart Rhythm O2
Subjects:
Implantable cardiac device
Cardiac resynchronization
Cardioverter defibrillator
Battery life
Economic cost
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266650182400299X

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