Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices (CRT)

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices (CRT) are cardiac electrophysiology (EP) systems that include a small electronic device that is surgically implanted into a pocket of skin to help both ventricles contract together. They are also called biventricular pacemakers. These systems can be used for pacing only, or can include a built-in defibrillator.

The Bluegrass Vascular Surfacer System is designed to reliably, efficiently and repeatedly gain central venous access by inserting the Surfacer System through the right femoral vein and navigating it up through the patient’s venous system with an exit point in the right internal jugular vein, the optimal location for placing a central venous catheter. 

The Surfacer System is designed to reliably, efficiently and repeatedly gain central venous access by inserting the Surfacer System through the right femoral vein and navigating it up through the patient’s venous system with an exit point in the right internal jugular vein, the optimal location for placing a central venous catheter. 

News | EP Lab | May 06, 2021
Case Report on CRT Lead Placement in Obstructed Veins Using Surfacer System
May 6, 2021 - Bluegrass Vascular Technologies announced the publication of a report documenting the clinical utility of...
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Medtronic is recalling some of its implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT-D) devices because of an unexpected and rapid decrease in battery life. The company said this is due to a short circuit and will cause some devices to produce a “Recommended Replacement Time” (first warning that the battery is low) earlier than expected. Some devices may progress from “Recommended Replacement Time” to full battery depletion within as little as one day.
Feature | EP Lab | April 12, 2021
Medtronic Recalls its ICDs and CRT-Ds Due to Risk of Rapid Battery Depletion
April 12, 2021 — Medtronic is recalling some of its implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) and cardiac...
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The new ACC Electrophysiology (EP) Device Implant Registry, part of the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) will include data on implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (CRT-D) procedures previously captured in the NCDR ICD Registry, as well as provide the flexibility to capture novel pacemaker procedures. The registry is aligned with the ACC’s Electrophysiology Accreditation program, fully supporting the program’s data requirements.

The new ACC Electrophysiology (EP) Device Implant Registry, part of the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) will include data on implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (CRT-D) procedures previously captured in the NCDR ICD Registry, as well as provide the flexibility to capture novel pacemaker procedures. The registry is aligned with the ACC’s Electrophysiology Accreditation program, fully supporting the program’s data requirements.

News | EP Lab | April 02, 2021
ACC Launches NCDR Electrophysiology Device Implant Registry
April 2, 2021 — Today, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) launched the Electrophysiology (EP) Device Implant...
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Integrating data from an array of implantable EP devices from different vendors can be difficult or require disconnected silos of data for different vendors. One solution that was recently introduced to integrate data from various vendors is the Optimize EP software, which allows viewing data from all device vendors in one platform to streamline workflows.

Integrating data from an array of implantable EP devices from different vendors can be difficult or require disconnected silos of data for different vendors. One solution that was recently introduced to integrate data from various vendors is the Optimize EP software, which allows viewing data from all device vendors in one platform to streamline workflows.

Feature | EP Lab | March 17, 2021 | By Maninder Bedi, M.D.
The Future of Remote Monitoring is Streamlining of Cardiac Device Data Management
A few weeks ago, a patient of mine experienced a cardiac event — his heart stopped. Completely. However, his...
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News | Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices (CRT) | March 03, 2021
CRT May Benefit More Heart Failure Patients in New Analysis of REVERSE Trial
March 3, 2021 — Medtronic announced new results from the landmark REVERSE trial, evaluating outcomes of cardiac...
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A device programmer showing the suspension of ICD therapies (orange bar, red arrow) with iPhone 12 laying over patient’s chest (green arrow) and fluoroscopy of iPhone 12 showing the circular magnet array (yellow arrow). iPhone 12 can cause ICDs to stop working

A device programmer showing the suspension of ICD therapies (orange bar, red arrow) with iPhone 12 laying over patient’s chest (green arrow) and fluoroscopy of iPhone 12 showing the circular magnet array (yellow arrow). Read the full study

News | Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) | January 08, 2021
iPhone 12 May Cause Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators to Malfunction
January 8, 2020 — A new study published this week in HeartRhythm, the journal of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), found...
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Videos | EP Device Monitoring Systems | December 22, 2020
VIDEO: Rising Interest in Remote Monitoring of EP Devices in the COVID-19 Era
Robert Kowal, M.D., chief medical officer of the Medtronic cardiac rhythm and heart failure division, said there has...
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Biotronik's closed loop stimulation (CLS) technology helps reduce unexplained fainting in patients with recurrent episodes due to skipped heartbeats. #ESC2020
News | EP Lab | September 08, 2020
Study Shows Severe Fainting Can Be Treated with Cardiac Pacing Supported by Closed Loop Stimulation
September 8, 2020 - A new study presented at the 2020 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress shows that...
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FDA Clears Abbott Gallant ICD and CRT With Bluetooth Connectivity and Continuous Remote Monitoring
News | EP Lab | July 13, 2020
FDA Clears Abbott Gallant ICD and CRT With Bluetooth Connectivity and Continuous Remote Monitoring
July 13, 2020 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Abbott's next-generation Gallant implantable...
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Left bundle branch (LBBP) activation imaging shown using wall motion color codes on echo imaging from Canon. #HRS2020 #heartrhythm2020

Left bundle branch (LBBP) activation imaging shown using wall motion color codes on dyamic echo imaging from Canon. 

News | Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices (CRT) | May 13, 2020
Left Bundle Branch Pacing is Feasible as a Novel Strategy For Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
May 13, 2020 — Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) using biventricular pacing (BVP) or His bundle pacing (HBP) is...
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Valentina Kutyifa, M.D., Ph.D., University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, N.Y., is doing research in the BIO-LIBRA Study to determine it ICD or CRT-D devices work better in men or women with heart failure often present with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy.

Valentina Kutyifa, M.D., Ph.D., University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, N.Y., is doing research in the BIO-LIBRA Study to determine it ICD or CRT-D devices work better in men or women with heart failure often present with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy.

Feature | Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices (CRT) | March 09, 2020 | Valentina Kutyifa M.D., Ph.D.
BIO-LIBRA Study Evaluates Role of Sex and Device Type in Non-ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women in North America, and women with heart failure often...
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Earlier this year, Medtronic began a worldwide pivotal study evaluating its investigational Extravascular Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (EV ICD) system to treat dangerously fast heart rhythms. The EV ICD system is designed to deliver lifesaving defibrillation and pacing therapy via a device the same size as traditional, transvenous ICDs, but with a lead (thin wire) placed outside the heart and veins. The future of CRM device technology.

Earlier this year, Medtronic began a worldwide pivotal study evaluating its investigational Extravascular Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (EV ICD) system to treat dangerously fast heart rhythms. The EV ICD system is designed to deliver lifesaving defibrillation and pacing therapy via a device the same size as traditional, transvenous ICDs, but with a lead (thin wire) placed outside the heart and veins.

Feature | EP Lab | November 11, 2019 | Hrishikesh Kadam
The Future of Cardiac Rhythm Management Device Technology
Cardiac rhythm management (CRM) devices in use today are evolving to raise the bar beyond monitoring and managing...
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FDA Approves Barostim Neo System for Advanced Heart Failure Patients. Similar to a pacemaker, the Barostim Neo System uses a pulse generator implanted below the collar bone with a lead that attaches to the carotid artery in the neck. It delivers electrical impulses to baroreceptors in the neck, which sense how blood is flowing through the carotid arteries and relays information to the brain. The brain, in turn, sends signals to the heart and blood vessels that relax the blood vessels.

Similar to a pacemaker, the Barostim Neo System uses a pulse generator implanted below the collar bone with a lead that attaches to the carotid artery in the neck. It delivers electrical impulses to baroreceptors in the neck, which sense how blood is flowing through the carotid arteries and relays information to the brain. The brain, in turn, sends signals to the heart and blood vessels that relax the blood vessels and inhibit the production of stress-related hormones to reduce heart failure symptoms.

Technology | Heart Failure | August 19, 2019
FDA Approves Pacemaker-like Device to Treat Heart Failure
August 19, 2019 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted market clearance the Barostim Neo System for the...
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A physician explaining an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) to a patient. Image courtesy of Biotronik.

A physician explaining an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) to a patient. Image courtesy of Biotronik.

Feature | Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) | May 24, 2019 | Dave Fornell, Editor
New Technology and Market Challenges Facing Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
This is a brief overview of updates on implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD), including new technology...
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HRS 2019 late breaking trials, late breaking presentations for the biggest news in electrophysiology (EP). #HRS #HRS2019 #HRS19
Feature | HRS | May 15, 2019 | Dave Fornell, Editor
Heart Rhythm Society 2019 Late-Breaking Clinical Trials
May 15, 2019 — The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) had 21 late-breaking study presentations at the 2019 Heart Rhythm...
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