Resynchronization Therapy in the Elderly
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) are increasingly used in patients ≥80 years old, and the proportion of devices incorporating cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) increases with patient age. In this era of patient-centered care, important questions arise about the patterns of use, c...
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| Veröffentlicht in: | European Journal of Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology 2016-07, Vol.2 (1), p.18 |
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| Sprache: | eng |
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| Zusammenfassung: | Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) are increasingly used in patients ≥80 years old, and the proportion of devices incorporating cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) increases with patient age. In this era of patient-centered care, important questions arise about the patterns of use, clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness of CRT for older patients. Currently, few data are available that specifically address the effects of CRT in the elderly. |
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| ISSN: | 2058-3869 2058-3877 |
| DOI: | 10.17925/EJAE.2016.02.01.18 |