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John Rickard1, Bruce L Wilkoff1
1a Division of Cardiovascular Medicine , Heart and Vascular Institute, Cleveland Clinic Cleveland , Ohio , USA.
Expert Review of Medical Devices
|July 13, 2017
Summary
Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) offers benefits for systolic dysfunction, but suboptimal outcomes occur. Multidisciplinary care improves patient results by integrating various cardiology expertise.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is a key treatment for chronic systolic dysfunction.
- A significant number of patients do not achieve optimal benefits from CRT.
Observation:
- Less than optimal outcomes following CRT are common.
- Multidisciplinary care models have demonstrated positive impacts on patient follow-up.
- This review examines reasons for suboptimal CRT outcomes and multidisciplinary care strategies.
Findings:
- Multidisciplinary care, integrating diverse cardiology expertise, is crucial for optimizing CRT outcomes.
- Breaking down subspecialty silos enhances the delivery of high-level multidisciplinary care.
Implications:
- Implementing comprehensive, multidisciplinary care strategies can improve patient response to CRT.
- Enhanced collaboration among cardiac subspecialties is vital for maximizing the effectiveness of CRT devices.
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