OP-89 First Steps in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT): A Single Center Experience




Background


In addition to the conventional treatment by drugs, the CRT has proven its effectiveness for survival and quality of life in patients (pts) with congestive heart failure.




Objectives


The aim of our work is to provide an overview of the profile of our patients who received CRT as well as the early outcomes in a new center.




Objectives


The aim of our work is to provide an overview of the profile of our patients who received CRT as well as the early outcomes in a new center.




Method


40 patients, divided into 28 men and 12 women, mean age 59,8± 15,1 years, received a CRT device between January 2010 and June 2014, mean age 59,8± 15,1 years. Ten of them had atrial fibrillation managed by drugs to control the rate in 6 cases and by ablation of the atrioventricular node in the other 4 cases.

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Nov 30, 2016 | Posted by in CARDIOLOGY | Comments Off on OP-89 First Steps in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT): A Single Center Experience

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