Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)

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    • What is Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)?

    Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) - also called biventricular pacing - uses an implantable biventricular pacemaker, about the size of a half dollar, which sends small electrical impulses to the heart to help the right and left ventricles pump together more normally.

    To "resynchronize" contractions and improve the pumping efficiency of the heart, CRT uses three leads, one each going into the right atria, right ventricle and left ventricle. This pacemaker is usually implanted just below the collarbone. This differs from a traditional pacemaker, which only treats the right ventricle.

    This therapy is for patients for whom medication is not enough to treat their arrhythmia, typically those with advanced heart failure.

    Patients who use CRT usually enjoy improved life quality, improved ability to exercise and fewer hospitalizations for heart failure.

    Appointment Information

    The Arrhythmia Program at U-M Health has been a national and international leader in the treatment of arrhythmias for more than 30 years. To schedule an appointment to discuss your heart arrhythmia or other cardiovascular condition, call us at 888-287-1082 or visit our Make an Appointment page for more information.

    Locations
    • Electrophysiology Services | Cardiovascular Center 1425 E Ann St
      Floor 3 Reception C
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5856       Get Directions

    Doctors

     Search for a U-M Health doctor     Kelly Arps, MD

    Kelly Arps, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Cardiac Electrophysiology, Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease

    Apurba Kent Chakrabarti, MD

    Apurba Kent Chakrabarti, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine

    Thomas Christopher Crawford, MD

    Clinical Professor

    Cardiac Electrophysiology, Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease

    Amrish Deshmukh, MD

    Amrish Deshmukh, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine

    Amrish Deshmukh, MD

    Amrish Deshmukh, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine

    Hamid Ghanbari, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor

    Cardiac Electrophysiology, Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease

    Michael Ghannam, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor

    Cardiac Electrophysiology, Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease

    Emma Hegwood, DO

    Emma Hegwood, DO

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine

    Krit Jongnarangsin, MD

    Krit Jongnarangsin, MD

    Clinical Professor

    Cardiac Electrophysiology, Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease

    Rakesh Latchamsetty, MD

    Clinical Professor

    Cardiac Electrophysiology, Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease

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     Search for a U-M Health provider     Melissa karrie Brown, NP

    Melissa karrie Brown, NP

    Advanced Practice Nurse

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    Karen Ellen Byers, PA-C

    Physician Assistant

    Physician Assistant

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    Maria Lizza Pe Magbanua, NP

    Advanced Practice Nurse

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    Ashley Marie Nenciarini, NP

    Advanced Practice Nurse

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    Paul Anthony Ranella, NP

    Paul Anthony Ranella, NP

    Advanced Practice Nurse

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