Benchmarking Belgian CRT practice against the rest of Europe: insights from the ESC-CRT survey II

Acta Cardiol. 2020 Oct;75(6):492-496. doi: 10.1080/00015385.2019.1621455. Epub 2019 Jun 13.

Abstract

This subanalysis of the Euro-CRT survey II specifically focus on Belgian practice for CRT implantation. It explores Belgian adherence with the guidelines but also benchmark CRT practice in Belgium against the other European countries. Overall, Belgian management of CRT implantation is performed with great agreement with guidelines. This report could be used to provide guidance for both practical and economical approaches.

Keywords: CRT survey; cardiac device; guidelines; CRT response; heart failure; resynchronisation therapy.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Belgium
  • Benchmarking*
  • Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy / methods*
  • Europe
  • Female
  • Heart Failure / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Practice Patterns, Physicians' / statistics & numerical data*
  • Risk Factors
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Treatment Outcome