What are the risks of cardiac resynchronization therapy?

What are the risks of cardiac resynchronization therapy? Print

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Modified on: Mon, 4 Oct, 2021 at 6:20 AM

As with any procedure, there are few risks associated with a CRT which include:

Swelling or bruising at the device site
Bleeding
Infection
Heart rhythm problems
Movement of the device or leads
Mechanical problems with the CRT device

Reference: Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.azheartarrhythmia.com/contents/ep-procedures/cardiac-resynchronization