CRT

BIVENTRICULAR FOR CARDIAC RESYNCHRONIZATION THERAPY (CRT)

In addition to conventional pacemakers and ICDs, we use biventricular pacemakers or ICDs for a treatment known as cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). CRT devices work by pacing both the left and right ventricles simultaneously, which results in resynchronizing the muscle contractions and improving the efficiency of the weakened heart.

This differs from typical pacemakers, which pace only the right ventricle. CRT seeks to coordinate the heart's contractions and to improve pumping ability and overall heart function.