Table of contents
Get Ready for MADIT-CRT 3
What Electrophysiologists Are Looking For When The Full Results Are Released 4
The Credit Suisse Electrophysiologist Survey 5
Why We Conducted This Survey 6
Summary of Findings 7
Summary of Findings 8
Electrophysiologist Survey Sample 9
Device Practice Trends Today 10
Baseline Characteristics of Patients 11
Familiarity and Expectations for MADIT-CRT 11
EP Views on CRT-D Therapy for NYHA Class I and II 12
When Will MADIT-CRT Influence Practice Patterns 14
What To Look For When The Full Results Are Released 15
Future Device Utilization Incorporating MADIT-CRT 16
Manufacturer Selection 17
Product Differentiation 18
Manufacturer Share Trends 19
Reasons for Switching ICD/CRT-D Manufacturers 20
Medtronic’s Fidelis Recall Still Having an Effect? 21
Pricing Trends 22
Cost Containment Measures 22
Which Manufacturers Are Easier on Price? 23
Reimbursement Mix 24
Economic Impact 25
Appendix 25
ICD Exposure 25
ICD/CRT-D Market Data 26
National ICD Registry Trends 27
Key CRT-D Trials 28
ICD/CRT-D Reimbursement Rates 31