Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy

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Heart Failure Stages

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A proven therapy may help you feel better
Lack of energy is a common symptom of heart failure. If you have heart failure, an innovative therapy may be able to help your heart pump more efficiently. It’s called Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy and it has been proven to help some people:

Enjoy an improved quality of life
Exercise more
Feel better by reducing heart failure symptoms like lack of energy and shortness of breath.

Find out more about Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy.

"Without this therapy, we wouldn't have the life we have today. Ted and I are very fortunate." *

—Ted and Beth, husband and wife, Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Patients.

Ted and Beth Gaeddert—Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy patients

"Mr. & Mrs. InSync"

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What are the symptoms of heart failure?
Many people suffer from heart failure without knowing it. Your doctor can diagnose heart failure, but there are some signs you can look for. Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle becomes damaged, and the heart's pumping function is reduced. This means less oxygen is delivered to the body and brain, creating symptoms like:

Bob—Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy patient

"The InSync System has given me back the chance to love my family and an opportunity to enjoy the future." *

—Bob, Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy patient

Shortness of breath
Swelling of the feet and legs
Lack of energy, feeling tired
Difficulty sleeping at night due to breathing problems
Cough with "frothy" sputum
Swollen or tender abdomen, loss of appetite
Increased urination at night
Confusion, impaired memory

The impact of heart failure
Heart failure is a debilitating chronic cardiac illness that affects some 5 million Americans. Each year, about 550,000 new cases of heart failure are diagnosed. Heart failure often robs patients of their ability to live full, independent lives and is responsible for more hospitalizations in the U.S. than all forms of cancer combined. Unfortunately, millions of Americans are living with heart failure but may be unaware of their condition.

Living with heart failure
Find out more about how some people are living with heart failure and how their lives have been improved with Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy.

"Compared to what I was able to do, it's amazing. It's a whole diffferent world." *
—Wade, Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Patient

"My life is worth living. Now
I'm able to do what I want to do." *

—Josephine,
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy patient

Josephine Harris—Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy patient

Medtronic's role
Medtronic is the industry leader in providing innovative therapies for chronic disease such as heart failure. Medtronic pioneered one of the latest therapies proven to help heart failure patients—Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy, which has helped thousands of heart failure patients feel better and lead a more active life.

*In clinical trials, not all patients experienced positive results with Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. Please consult with your physician to determine if you are a candidate for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. Your physician should discuss all potential benefits and risks with you.