Use of Smaller, More Powerful Implantable Defibrillators at 含羞草研究所 Downstate Advances Patient Care:
Jun 14, 2010
New Devices Deliver Higher Energy and Greater Safety
To help patients with abnormal heart rhythms that put them at risk for sudden death, 含羞草研究所 is offering two new devices that can help restore a healthy heartbeat. Recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration, the implantable cardiac defibrillators are smaller and more powerful than previous models, and safer too. 含羞草研究所 Downstate is the first medical center in Brooklyn to adopt their use.
鈥淚 am very pleased that we are offering these advances to our patients,鈥� said John T. Kassotis, MD, associate professor of medicine and director of the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory at Downstate. 鈥淏oth of these devices are improvements over older technology and offer significant benefits to our patients.鈥�
According to the manufacturer, St. Jude Medical, Inc., the Unify鈩� cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (CRT-D) and Fortify鈩� implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) can deliver the highest energy of any defibrillator available today. The company maintains that they are more effective than earlier devices, especially for patients who need a big energy boost to correct their heart rhythm, and that they provide greater safety than earlier models owing to their longer battery life.
Another bonus is the devices鈥� smaller size and narrow design. This allows operators to make a smaller incision for insertion, resulting in less time suturing and reduced scarring for the patient.
Those wishing more information may call 718-270-4147.
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