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With CRT-D implant, study linked even slight weight loss to higher risk of heart failure, death

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Defibrillator Patients Who Lose Weight May Fare Worse

A heart disease treatment called cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) may benefit women more than it does men, according to a new study of clinical data. CRT with a defibrillator consists of a device that strengthens the pumping action of the left and right ventr

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Heart Disease: Heart Failure Treatment More Effective in Women

CRT-D device led to 72% reduction in death among female patients, study found

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New Heart Failure Therapy Proves Most Effective in Women

Remote monitoring of ICD and CRT devices seems to improve survival even more, researchers say

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Implanted Heart Devices Have ‘Real-World’ Benefits: Study

Cancer Research Technology (CRT) and Medical Research Council Technology (MRCT) will ‘swap’ medical discoveries to accelerate the translation of early scientific research into patient benefit.

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‘Skills Swap’ to exploit expertise for patient benefit