Cardiac resynchronization therapy contraindications

Synonyms and Keywords: CRT
 * : Bhaskar Purushottam, M.D. [mailto:bpurushottam@gmail.com]

Overview
CRT is contraindicated in patients who are symptomatic or who have a limited life expectancy.

Contraindications

 * Patients who are asymptomatic with a reduced LVEF who have no other indications for pacing.
 * Patients who have a limited life expectancy due to a non-cardiac condition.
 * Patients who have a limited functional capacity due to a chronic non-cardiac condition.

==ACC / AHA Guidelines - Recommendations for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Patients with Severe Systolic Heart Failure (DO NOT EDIT) == {{cquote|

Class III
1) CRT is not indicated for asymptomatic patients with reduced LVEF in the absence of other indications for pacing. (Level of Evidence: B)

2) CRT is not indicated for patients whose functional status and life expectancy are limited predominantly by chronic noncardiac conditions.(Level of Evidence: C)

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