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What Is a CRT-D?   

A Biventricular ICD is also known as a CRT-D device. CRT-D is an implantable cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) defibrillator for patients with heart failure. The device monitors the heart's rhythm, detects irregularities and corrects them with electrical impulses. Like an implantable defibrillator (ICD), a CRT-D is designed to stop life-threatening ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation with relatively weak and painless stimulation therapy or electrical shocks. CRT-Ds differ from ICDs in that they help your heart’s lower chambers – the ventricles – work in tandem. To do this, CRT-Ds have three leads – wires that deliver energy to the heart – rather than one or two, as in an ICD. A CRT-P is a cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemaker that does not have the defibrillation capabilities of a CRT-D. CRT-Ds enhance diseased hearts’ effectiveness and increase blood flow. They improve heart failure symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath and exercise intolerance. Cardiac resynchronization therapy significantly lowers the risk of life-threatening cardiac events. Many patients’ quality of life improves significantly with a CRT-D. Surgery is necessary to implant a CRT-D.

Quadra Assura MP™ CRT-D

The Quadra Assura MP™ CRT-D brings MultiPoint™ Pacing, an exclusive Abbott technology, to cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-Ds). The Quadra Assura MP CRT-D and Quartet™ quadripolar LV pacing lead feature four pacing electrodes and 10 pacing vectors, providing more options and greater control to minimize implant complications such as diaphragmatic stimulation and high pacing threshold.

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