Back to Life: Treating Heart Failure with CRT-P/CRT-D

     On days when exhaustion strikes during daily activities, or shortness of breath disrupts your nightly rest, these may be warning signs from your heart that you are facing "Heart Failure." One significant cause is the lack of coordination between the left and right heart chambers, which reduces the heart's efficiency in pumping blood to the rest of the body.

Ramkhamhaeng Hospital understands the concerns and the impact on the quality of life for patients. We are ready to provide care through innovative treatment by implanting special pacemakers—CRT-P/CRT-D—to restore your heart's strength and function.

Get to Know 'CRT'

     Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) is a medical technology that uses specialized leads to stimulate both lower heart chambers to contract simultaneously. It is divided into two main types based on the patient's condition:

1. CRT-P (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Pacemaker)

     This device sends electrical signals to stimulate the walls of the left and right ventricles to contract in harmony. This increases the heart's pumping power, reduces fatigue, improves physical capability, and slows the deterioration of the heart muscle.

2. CRT-D (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator)

     In addition to synchronizing the heart's contraction like the CRT-P, this device comes equipped with an "Automated Defibrillator" system. Acting as a 24-hour guardian for your heart, if a life-threatening irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) occurs, the device will immediately deliver an electric shock to restore a normal rhythm. It treats both heart failure and prevents sudden cardiac arrest.

Advanced and Safe Surgical Techniques

     CRT implantation is not "Open Heart Surgery" but a minor surgical procedure performed under local anesthesia in the chest area below the collarbone. An Electrophysiologist will insert small leads through a vein into the appropriate positions in the heart, guided by advanced X-ray imaging to ensure maximum precision.

Why Choose Ramkhamhaeng Hospital for Heart Care?

• Specialized Medical Team: We care for you with a team of highly experienced cardiologists and electrophysiology experts.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: The devices we select meet international standards, have a long service life, and specified models are MRI-compatible.
• Holistic Care: Beyond treatment technology, we focus on continuous follow-up care to adjust the device settings to best suit your lifestyle.

"Because a steady rhythm is the beginning of a happy life."

    If you or your loved ones experience easy fatigue or have been diagnosed with an enlarged heart and uncoordinated contractions, let us be a part of caring for your heart.

For more information or to schedule a consultation:

• Heart Center, Ramkhamhaeng Hospital Tel. 02-743-9999