RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Jacobson, Anne
T1 CRT and Optimizing Cardiac Function with Echocardiography
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2010
FD SAGE Publications
VO 10
IS 7
SP 16
OP 16
DO 10.1177/155989771007009
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/10/7/16.1.abstract
AB Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices are often used to treat heart failure and cardiac dysrhythmias. Optimization of CRT devices enriches cardiac health, as demonstrated by improved ejection fraction and NYHA functional class, as well as extended distance that is covered during the 6-minute hall walk. This article discusses various ways of optimizing CRT devices and how to make the most of imaging modalities, such as echocardiography.