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A Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device (CRTD) implant surgery involves the following steps:

1. Preparation:
- The patient is usually sedated with intravenous medication and receives local numbing medication.

2. Implantation
- A small incision is made in the chest, typically near the collarbone.
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A Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device (CRTD) implant surgery involves the following steps:

1. Preparation:
- The patient is usually sedated with intravenous medication and receives local numbing medication.

2. Implantation:
- A small incision is made in the chest, typically near the collarbone.
- The CRTD device is implanted under the skin.
- Leads (wires) are inserted through a blood vessel and guided to the heart.

3. Connection:
- The leads are connected to the CRTD device to help control the heart's rhythm.

4. Recovery:
- The patient may need to stay in the hospital for a day or two.
- Normal activities can typically be resumed within four weeks.

Note: CRTD devices are similar to pacemakers and ICDs, which help manage arrhythmias and prevent sudden cardiac arrest.

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