Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy prevents progression of renal failure in heart failure patients.

Background: The goal of this study is to assess the effect of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) over time on renal function and its impact on mortality. The effect of CRT on renal function in patients with heart failure is not well understood.

Methods: All patients who underwent CRT implantation at University of Kansas between year 2000 and 2009 were reviewed and patients who had pre and post CRT renal function studied were included in our study.

IMpact of pocKet rEvision on the rate of InfecTion and other CompLications in patients rEquiring pocket mAnipulation for generator replacement and/or lead replacement or revisioN (MAKE IT CLEAN): A prospective randomized study.

Background: The fibrous capsule around cardiac implantable device generators is known to promote bacterial colonization and latent infection. Removal of the capsule during device replacement procedures may reduce infection rates but may increase hemorrhagic complications.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of pocket capsule decortication procedure on infection and bleeding rates in patients undergoing device replacement procedures.