Heart Failure and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Media Kit
Heart failure is a dysfunction in the pumping action of the heart due to the heart's inability to contract or relax properly. Heart failure is an increasingly ineffective heart, rather than an abrupt failure of the heart. The symptoms of heart failure can be treated using a cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) device.
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Unify™ CRT-D and Fortify™ ICD U.S. News Release
Approved in the U.S. in May 2010, these devices feature advanced battery technology and circuitry that allow for the smallest device footprint in the industry, with more energy capacity and rapid charge times, all while increasing device longevity. | PDF
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First-to-Market Connector System News Release
St. Jude Medical’s SJ4 connector system reduces the number of connections between the device and leads (thin wires that send electrical impulses to the heart), which enables a more streamlined implant procedure. | PDF [194KB] |
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Heart Failure Fact Sheet
Frequently asked questions about heart failure and heart failure treatment options. | PDF [47KB] |
CRT Fact Sheet
Frequently asked questions about CRT devices and how they treat the symptoms of heart failure. | PDF [25KB] |