title: Cardiac contractility modulation in patients with heart failure refractory to drug treatment.
abstract: Cardiac contractility modulation in patients with heart failure refractory to drug treatment aims to strengthen myocardial activity through transmission of nonexcitatory impulses to the heart. The present study reviewed a total of 251 patients from four studies; the results, however, showed a low level of evidence. Crossover analysis showed a strong placebo effect for patients with implants that were switched on after three months. The technology is still in the development stage and further studies are needed.
authors: Ludwig Boltzmann Institut - Health Technology Assessment;
authors: Philipp
authors: P
authors: Radlberger
authors: Christopher
authors: C
authors: Adlbrecht
authors: Tarquin
authors: T
authors: Mittermayr