Christus Health Hospital First in Texas to Implant Dual Cardiac Device

​On July 3, 2023, Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances became the first hospital in Texas to successfully implant the Optimizer Integra CCM-D System into a heart patient. The new dual cardiac device treats patients with heart failure symptoms.

The implantation was part of a clinical trial by Impulse Dynamics. Researchers are using the trials to evaluate the efficacy of the Optimizer Integra CCM-D System, which concurrently treats arrhythmia and heart failure.

The device leverages two therapies: cardiac contractibility modulation, which improves the heart’s condition, and a defibrillator, which corrects arrhythmias. The design enables the device to lessen symptoms of the two conditions, enhancing quality of life. The battery life, as long as 20 years, reduces the need for additional procedures. Researchers will collect data from 300 patients at 75 healthcare facilities in the United States over two years to test the device.

CHRISTUS Health has a long history of supporting medical research into groundbreaking therapies. The cardiovascular care team at the Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital has been recognized as a national leader in clinical trials for over two decades.

Paul Generale

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