Extended longevity

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Unmatched feature suite

About Medtronic

At Medtronic, we believe in the power of medical technology to improve lives. Seven decades ago, our co-founder invented the battery-powered pacemaker. Today, we are among the largest medical device companies in the world. With operations in 150 countries, our products treat 70 health conditions and include cardiac devices, cranial and spine robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools, patient monitoring systems, and more. Our therapies help 72 million people a year and support our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.

Our people make it possible. We value diverse perspectives and encourage our 90,000+ employees to be themselves. We hold each other accountable, act with integrity, and make quality our highest priority.

We are privileged to be part of the communities where we live and work. We are committed to giving back and reducing our impact on the environment.   

Let's take healthcare Further, Together.

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.

Cobalt™ CRT-D

A new portfolio of premium devices and exclusive features designed to drive innovation forward. The Cobalt™ & Crome™ ICD and CRT-D portfolio is enabled with BlueSync™ technology, allowing for tablet-based programming and app-based remote monitoring. Cobalt & Crome also offer exclusive algorithms to manage atrial fibrillation (AF).

A collection of features delivering extended longevity, increased energy output, and exclusive technologies to reduce shocks and manage AF.

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