Medtronic touts CRT study showing heightened medication adherence

Patients implanted with cardiac resynchronization devices showed a greater rate of adherence to their medication regiments after their CRT devices were put it, according to a retrospective study Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) touted today. The analysis examined data from 4,512 patients who received CRT devices between January 2008 and December 2014, evaluating adherence to recommended medications before and after CRT implantation. Compliance increased 67% 2 years after CRT implantation when compared to 2 years pre-implantation, Fridley, Minn.-based Medtronic said. “These data support our commitment to understanding how we can continue to provide the best solutions for patients with heart failure. With some heart failure patients, CRT is a turning point in their treatment plan because – in addition to their being monitored more closely – the severity of their symptoms diminish. Technology may lead to greater medication compliance, helping heart failure patients better manage their conditions, while keeping them out of the hospital and, ultimately, reducing costs for the healthcare system,” heart failure GM Dr. David Steinhaus said in a press release. Adherence to medication regiments “nearly doubled” at 12 months following implantation, Medtronic said, with the proportion of compliant patients for each individual medication class also rising at 12 months. Last week, Medtronic launched its Reveal Linq cardiac monitor in Japan and said it plans to launch the ...
Source: Mass Device - Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Tags: Cardiovascular Clinical Trials Cardiac Rhythm Management Medtronic Source Type: news