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Advanced-Stage Heart Failure Treatments

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy

Some patients with advanced-stage heart failure may benefit from cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), which refers to the placement of a pacemaker that acts on both sides of the heart in order to improve its ability to circulate blood to the body. CRT can improve heart failure symptoms and enhance overall quality of life.

Approximately the size of a pager, CRT devices are placed under the skin and attached to the heart with thin, insulated wires that are compatible with the body. CRT devices monitor heart rhythms and help the heart to contract in a more efficient manner.

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