HF with preserved left ventricular

ejection fraction
1. Presence of signs or symptoms of CHF
2. Presence of normal or only mildly abnormal
LV systolic function (LVEF 45-50%).
3. Evidence of diastolic dysfunction (abnormal LV
relaxation or diastolic stiffness).

Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
(ICD)

Cardiac resynchronization therapy

CRT

Three leads can be seen in this example of a cardiac resynchronization device: a right atrial lead
(solid black arrow), a right ventricular lead (dashed black arrow), and a coronary sinus lead (red
arrow).

Left Ventricular assist device

CardioWest temporary Total

Artificial Heart