Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator Implantation

Definition

A surgical procedure in which a cardiac pacing device with a built-in cardioverter defibrillator is placed under the skin, with leads positioned in the right atrium and both ventricles.

Also known as BIVENTRICULAR DEFIBRILLATING CARDIAC PACEMAKER IMPLANTATION, Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator Implantation, CRT-D Implantation — per NCIT

Also identified as

• UMLS C1135480 per NCIT