CE Credits for Allied Health Professionals

Enhancing the Care of CRT Patients: AV Optimization with SmartDelay™

Course Overview
This online CE credit course is designed to provide clinicians with a review of noninvasive AV optimization methods commonly used, and an in-depth look at one invasive method, LV dP/dt max . The course also includes specific information on SmartDelay™ optimization from Boston Scientific, including associated data, its use, and its algorithm.

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Course Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Review several AV optimization methods currently used in CRT patients
• Understand the scientific foundation and the significance of dP/dt max in the development of the SmartDelay algorithm
• List the three components of the SmartDelay algorithm
• Review the importance of tailoring AV sensed and paced delays
• Run SmartDelay optimization on the Boston Scientific programmer

Intended Audience
Allied health professionals involved in the care of patients with CRT devices

Instructions for Use: Boston Scientific CRT-D Systems