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Figure 1. Continued
Consensus cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) pathway overview. Flow chart of CRT pathway steps a patient goes through in the pathway. Different steps (Referral review and pre-assessment clinic, implantation procedure, and follow-up management) are indicated with content of the assessments and structured aids available for the assessment.
Referral review
Patients referred for CRT should undergo careful evaluation. The referral letter should provide the patient characteristics consistent with a valid indication. The completeness of referral information and additional considerations are checked by a standardized checklist (figure 2).
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