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Living with a CRT Device

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Your CRT-D or CRT-P device will help your heart beat more efficiently so you can enjoy an active life, including work, hobbies, sexual activity and travel. However, you may need to take a few precautions after your procedure. Find out more about living with a CRT device below.

Daily Activities

See how you can get back to your daily activities after a CRT procedure, including exercising, driving, and sexual intimacy.

Using Household Appliances and Tools

Get guidelines for using household appliances safely with a CRT-P or CRT-D and learn about electromagnetic interference (EMI).

Traveling with a CRT Device

Find tips for traveling with a CRT device, including going through airport security, ordering a Medical Device ID Card, finding a doctor, and more.

Medical and Dental Procedures

Learn about medical and dental procedures that may affect your CRT device so you and your doctor can take necessary precautions.

Healthy Living

Discover ways to lead a heart-healthy lifestyle - from staying active to eating right to quitting smoking.

LATITUDE™ Home Monitoring

Find out how to set up and use LATITUDE, a home monitoring system that helps your doctor monitor your device and heart condition.

CRT-P and CRT-D Models

Download more information about your specific CRT-P or CRT-D model, including device size and longevity.

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CRT-P Device Models

VALITUDE™ X4 CRT-P

U125, U128

CRT-D Device Models

ENERGEN™ CRT-D

N140, N141

PUNCTUA™ CRT-D

N051

Resources and Support

Patient Safety Information

CRT-P Patient Manual

CRT-D Patient Manual

LATITUDE™ Home Monitoring System

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Safety

MRI Information and Safety

Medical Device ID Cards

Device Lookup Tool (Product Advisories)

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Our patient support team is happy to help answer all your questions about living with your device.

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