CRT involves the implantation of a specialized pacemaker, known as a CRT device ... and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Pacemakers (CRT-P). The CRT-D segment holds the largest market share ...

The initial protocol mandated placement of a CRT-P (resynchronization pacemaker), but in 2005, a protocol amendment allowed for CRT-D (resynchronization defibrillator) implantation. Patients were ...

Optimal medical therapy alone Optimal medical therapy and biventricular pacemaker (CRT-P) Optimal medical therapy and biventricular defibrillator (CRT-D) The combined primary end point of ...