Importance of Heart Rate During Exercise for Response to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy

Background: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an established therapy for patients with severe heart failure and mechanical dyssynchrony. Response is only achieved in 60–70% of patients.

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