Advances in CRM Technology
Executive Summary
At this year's Heart Rhythm Society meeting, companies showcased a number of technologies designed to make cardiac rhythm management (CRM) devices, such as implantable cardioverter defibrillators and pacemakers, safer, more effective, and easier to implant. In addition, there were some early-stage presentations on promising next-generation CRM technologies involving leadless and rechargeable systems-paradigm changing advances.
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In Brief
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