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.

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.
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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.
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Cardiac rhythm management (CRM) devices in use today are evolving to raise the bar beyond monitoring and managing ...

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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.
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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
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May 15, 2019 — The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) had 21 late-breaking study presentations at the 2019 Heart Rhythm ...

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May 15, 2019 — A new infection risk scoring system has been developed based on data from the large PADIT Trial.[1] The ...

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May 15, 2019 - Three new studies show that patients who are medically indicated for implantable heart devices, including ...

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May 13, 2019 – Results from a new survey are the first to report a large discrepancy in patient’s knowledge of their ...

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May 7, 2019 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety communication to alert healthcare providers ...

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April 29, 2019 — Biotronik announced the full commercial launch of the Acticor device family, including Acticor DX and ...

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April 18, 2019 – Biotronik announced the European market release of what it calls the world’s smallest implantable ...

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Concerto CRT-D and Virtuoso ICD implantable cardiac devices are among several Medtronic electrophysiology devices included in a safety alert because of their lack of cybersecurity measures to avoid hacking, according to the FDA.
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March 22, 2019 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety communication to alert healthcare providers ...

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March 15, 2019 – Biotronik announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the Acticor and Rivacor high ...

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