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Arrows represent the two-way communication of information between the different services to facilitate optimal care.
CRT: Cardiac resynchronization therapy; CRT-D: Cardiac resynchronization defibrillator; LVAD: Left ventricular assist device.
![Figure 1. Different subspecialties and their roles in the management of the heart failure patient with an implanted CRT or CRT-D device.Arrows represent the two-way communication of information between the different services to facilitate optimal care.CRT: Cardiac resynchronization therapy; CRT-D: Cardiac resynchronization defibrillator; LVAD: Left ventricular assist device.](/cms/asset/43146381-301d-487f-b30c-35115211bd9f/ierk_a_11210289_f0001_b.jpg)