From Warren:
This Sunday we will discuss "Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy." This is a new (FDA approved 2002) treatment that can relieve congestive heart failure symptoms by improving the coordination of the heart's contractions. Hundreds of thousands of Americans with mild heart failure could be candidates for the devices.
The condition, in which the heart beats out of sync and pumps blood inefficiently, is common after a heart attack and other conditions.
A "CRT-D" is a kind of fancy pacemaker which connects wires to both ventricles. A doctor friend has had one for three years and is in active practice and feels great. Educational, tune in ((U-may need 1 some day!).
[Blogmeister's note: This weekend is Field Day - expect QRM!!]
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