Classical and Non-Classical Indications for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy

Authors

  • George Andrikopoulos
  • Stylianos Tzeis
  • Ector Anninos
  • Antonis S. Manolis

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2015/hc.v3i1%20sup.147

Keywords:

cardiac resynchronization therapy, biventricular pacing, heart failure

Abstract

Heart failure (HF) is a medical problem of huge socioeconomic importance, mainly due to the increasing life expectancy in our societies and the strides in the treatment of ischemic heart disease which resulted in improved prognosis of our patients. These medical and socioeconomic issues may explain why HF poses a significant financial burden on our health care systems. It is estimated that acute decompensated HF accounts for 2.9% of all emergency room visits, its prevalence is steadily increasing in epidemic proportions and in age-dependent manner, reaching an incidence of almost 10% in patients aged >65 years.

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Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 sup (2008)

Section

Athens Cardiology Update 2008

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