Medtronic-Sponsored Trial Shows Expanded Benefits Of CRT For Heart Failure Patients
Executive Summary
A new analysis shows that stopping the progression of heart failure symptoms with cardiac resynchronization therapy improves long-term mortality even if the patient’s heart failure is not reversed.
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