CRT-D
Medical abbreviation · Cardiology
| Stands for | Cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
CRT-D stands for Cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator, a cardiology abbreviation.
Combined device that provides biventricular pacing for heart failure plus the shock function of an implantable defibrillator. It is the usual choice when a patient qualifies for both CRT and an ICD.
Example: Ischemic cardiomyopathy, EF 22%, LBBB 160 ms: CRT-D implanted.
Usage notes
A CRT-P (pacemaker only) provides resynchronization without the defibrillator and may be chosen for older or frail patients or those whose main goal is symptom relief. CRT-D devices are larger and have shorter battery life than standard ICDs. The choice between them is a shared decision guided by prognosis and the patient's goals.
Related abbreviations
More cardiology abbreviations
- CMR – Cardiac magnetic resonance
- CO – Cardiac output
- CoA – Coarctation of the aorta
- CP – Chest pain
- CPB – Cardiopulmonary bypass
- CRT – Cardiac resynchronization therapy
- CTO – Chronic total occlusion
- CVD – Cardiovascular disease
- CVI – Chronic venous insufficiency
- CVP – Central venous pressure
- D2B – Door-to-balloon time
- DAPT – Dual antiplatelet therapy
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.