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[Cardiac electrical device therapy in heart failure]

Carsten W Israel, Sona Tribunyan

    Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
    |September 24, 2020
    PubMed

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    Heart failure, a common cause of death, can be improved with cardiac implantable electrical devices (CIEDs). This article details the various applications of CIEDs for managing heart failure.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Medical Devices

    Background:

    • Heart failure is a prevalent cause of hospitalization and mortality in Germany.
    • Both ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) and non-ischemic cardiomyopathy (NICM) contribute to chronic heart failure.
    • Chronic heart failure significantly impacts patient prognosis and quality of life.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the diverse applications of cardiac implantable electrical devices (CIEDs).
    • To demonstrate how CIEDs can favorably influence the course of chronic heart failure.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature and clinical guidelines on CIEDs.
    • Discussion of different types and indications for CIED implantation.

    Main Results:

    • CIEDs offer various therapeutic options for heart failure management.
    • Specific uses of CIEDs are detailed within the article.

    Conclusions:

    • Cardiac implantable electrical devices represent a key therapeutic strategy in managing heart failure.
    • Understanding the varied uses of CIEDs is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes.

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