Resynchronization Therapy in the Elderly

Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) are increasingly used in patients ≥80 years old, and the proportion of devices incorporating cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) increases with patient age. In this era of patient-centered care, important questions arise about the patterns of use, c...

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Published in:European journal of arrhythmia & electrophysiology 2016-07, Vol.2 (1), p.18
Main Authors: Bontempi, Luca, Curnis, Antonio
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) are increasingly used in patients ≥80 years old, and the proportion of devices incorporating cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) increases with patient age. In this era of patient-centered care, important questions arise about the patterns of use, clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness of CRT for older patients. Currently, few data are available that specifically address the effects of CRT in the elderly.
ISSN:2058-3869
2058-3877
DOI:10.17925/EJAE.2016.02.01.18