Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)

Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is the implementation of a special kind of pacemaker or ICD, which includes the implantation of an additional wire to pace the left side of the heart. It is typically reserved for patients with heart failure, or those at risk of heart failure. Below are some additional resources on CRT (see also topics on pacemakers and ICDs):

Vendor Materials

The below links are resources provided by CRT manufacturers with whom we work.

• Medtronic Patient Services - CRT

• St. Jude Medical - Patient Resources

• Boston Scientific - Patient Information

  • Patient information on Boston Scientific's Subcutaneous (S-ICD) System

• Biotronik - Patient Resources