Outcome of patients with cardiac resynchronisation defibrillator therapy and a follow-up of at least five years after implant

Outcome of patients with cardiac resynchronisation defibrillator therapy and a follow-up of at least five years after implant

QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY: Cardiac resynchronisation therapy with defibrillator backup (CRT-D) is an established therapeutic option in selected heart failure patients. Data on its pronounced long-term outcome are scarce. We evaluated the long-term outcome (>5 years) of patients with the main foc...

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Main Authors: Matthias Bossard, Christian Sticherling, Michael Kühne, Simon Frey, Stefan Osswald, Beat Schaer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2014-02-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
Subjects:
Cardiac resynchronization therapy
Device longevity
Long-term follow-up
Lead dislodgment
Lead defects
Phrenic nerve stimulation
Online Access:https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/1840

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