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PO-02-180 TEN-YEAR INCIDENCE OF ICD AND PACEMAKER LEAD REMOVAL IN PATIENTS WITH RECALLED AND NON-RECALLED LEADS SUSPECTED OF PREMATURE FAILURE

HeartRhythm

Cardiac rhythm management devices including pacemakers (PM) and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) can be life-saving and improve quality of life. However, PM and ICD lead malfunction and failure can occur and when severe enough result in recall.

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Resynchronising the Heart in Heart Failure

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Today’s vlog is on the subject of heart failure and in particular on a special type of pacemaker which can make a significant improvement to the quality of life and length of life in patients with heart failure. In addition, the group with the BiV pacemaker were less likely to be hospitalized for heart failure flare-ups.

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Overcoming Status Quo Bias: Embracing Evidence-Based Guidelines in Cardiometabolic Care 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Arrhythmias : A leadless pacemaker-defibrillator system provides antitachycardia pacing for ventricular tachycardia in patients with subcutaneous ICDs. Overcoming status quo bias and embracing the latest evidence-based practices are essential steps toward delivering high-quality, personalized care in cardiometabolic medicine.

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The Management of Chronic Disease

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Pharmacological treatments: These can be divided into 2 groups Medications that improve quality of life (usually by relieving symptoms) and medications that can prolong life. Medications that improve quality of life in heart failure for example include diuretics.

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Top 10 Cardiac Diagnosis Trends in 2024

GEMMS

Implantable Devices Implantable cardiac devices, such as pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), are crucial in managing arrhythmias and other cardiac conditions. It ultimately aims to improve outcomes and enhance the quality of life for individuals with heart-related conditions.