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CARDIOVASCULAR CASE 2bi-ventricular pacemaker. By ensuring the heart contracts in synchrony, cardiacfunction is maximised, thus improving both symptoms and prognosis. CRT isindicated in patients with NYHA grade III–IV symptoms on optimal medicalmanagement, an ejection fraction 35% and a QRS duration > 150 ms(indicating cardiac dys-synchrony).CARDIOVASCULARDrug treatment for heart failure due to left ventricular systolicdysfunction*The treatment flow diagram is for patients with heart failure due to left ventricular systolicdysfunction (LVSD). Management of patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction(HFPEF) is primarily aimed at optimising treatment of underlying conditions such ashypertension, diabetes and coronary heart disease.Total:15 marks155