Clinical ResearchHeart Rhythm DisorderCardiac Resynchronization Therapy Is More Effective in Women Than in Men: The MADIT-CRT (Multicenter Automatic Defibrillator Implantation Trial With Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy) Trial
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Key Words
cardiac resynchronization therapy
MADIT-CRT
women
Abbreviations and Acronyms
CRT-D
cardiac resynchronization therapy with defibrillator
ICD
implanted cardioverter-defibrillator
LBBB
left bundle branch block
LVEF
left ventricular ejection fraction
NYHA
New York Heart Association
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Dr. Arshad is a consultant for Spectranetics and LifeWatch, and is on the Speakers' Bureau for Medtronic, Boston Scientific, and St. Jude. Drs. Moss, Goldenberg, and Zareba have received research grant support from Boston Scientific of >$10,000. Dr. Foster has received research support from Boston Scientific and EBR Systems of >$10,000. Dr. Padeletti has received research sponsorship from Boston Scientific, St. Jude Medical, Medtronic, and Sorin. Dr. Solomon has received research support and consulting fees from Boston Scientific of >$10,000. All other authors have reported that they have no relationships to disclose.
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