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Device Therapy for Heart Failure.

Authors :
Mosley, Mary
Gronda, Edoardo
Borggrefe, Martin
Hindricks, Gerhard
Abraham, William T.
Source :
MD Conference Express. Aug2015, Vol. 15 Issue 22, p25-26. 2p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

New devices that modulate the autonomic nervous system are being developed to improve outcomes in patients with chronic heart failure for whom optimal medical therapy is insufficient. Devices for baroreceptor activation therapy, vagal nerve stimulation, cardiac contractility modulation, and sleep apnea are now being evaluated in trials and showing promise. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15598977
Volume :
15
Issue :
22
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
MD Conference Express
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
108806668
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/1559897715598316