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At Pride Heart Institute, we combine cutting-edge technology with compassionate care to deliver excellence in cardiac health, community wellness, and lifelong support.

Heart Checkup

What Is Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy?

CRT uses a specialised pacemaker (CRT-P) or defibrillator (CRT-D) with three leads to coordinate the heart’s pumping chambers. By restoring synchronized beats, it strengthens each contraction and lowers heart-failure symptoms.

Why CRT Matters?

Correcting electrical delay transforms survival and quality of life in selected heart-failure patients.

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  • Improves left-ventricular ejection fraction and stroke volume
  • Reduces hospital admissions for decompensated heart failure
  • Relieves breathlessness and exercise intolerance
  • Lowers sudden-death risk when defibrillation backup is present
  • Enhances response to guideline-directed medical therapy

Why Choose Pride Heart Institute for CRT-P / CRT-D?

Our electrophysiology team brings advanced mapping tools and vast implant experience for precise lead placement and durable results.

  • 3-D electro-anatomical mapping to locate ideal pacing sites
  • MRI-conditional devices for future imaging flexibility
  • On-table haemodynamic testing confirms immediate benefit
  • Remote monitoring portal alerts us to device or rhythm issues early
  • Multidisciplinary clinic for medication, diet, and exercise optimisation

Our CRT Process

A stepwise approach maximises safety and long-term success.

  • Pre-implant work-up with ECG, echo, and coronary venous scan
  • Local anaesthetic and light sedation for comfortable implantation
  • Three leads positioned in right atrium, right ventricle, and left-ventricular vein
  • Generator programmed and rhythm tested in theatre
  • Same-day chest X-ray, overnight observation, and next-morning discharge

Our Commitment to You

We combine skilled hands, smart technology, and personalised education to restore your heart’s timing and your confidence. From first consultation through remote checks and in-clinic visits, our team stands beside you, fine-tuning settings and guiding lifestyle changes so you can breathe easier and live more actively.

Patients with heart-failure symptoms, reduced ejection fraction below thirty-five percent, and a wide QRS complex on ECG often benefit. A detailed evaluation confirms suitability.

Local anaesthetic numbs the shoulder area. You may feel pressure but not sharp pain. Mild soreness resolves in a few days with simple pain relief.

Yes, if you receive an MRI-conditional CRT device. Inform the radiology team so they can adjust scanner settings and monitor safely.

Keep the implant-side arm below shoulder height for one week. Gentle range-of-motion exercises start on day two to prevent stiffness.

CRT-P batteries last eight to twelve years. CRT-D batteries average six to nine years depending on pacing percentage and shocks delivered. Replacement is a short day-care procedure.