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agreen35_1 — 2024-09-19 20:45:53 UTC

The CCM Optimizer

Source Details

agreen35_1 — 2024-09-19 21:08:14 UTC

CCM Optimizer from Impulse-Dynamics, medgagdet.com

Date Published:

agreen35_1 — 2024-09-19 21:08:46 UTC

March 22, 2019

Summary of the Current Innovation:

agreen35_1 — 2024-09-20 22:00:51 UTC

The CCM(Cardiac Contractility Modulation) Optimizer is a device that can help those with heart failure by targeting the heart's contractility(the ability to contract and relax rhythmically(medgadget.com). The CCM Optimizer is implanted in the subclavian area of the chest and transmits signals to standard pacing electrodes that were placed in the right ventricle. The CCM actually improves the strength of the heart beat unlike pacemakers and defibrillators that help with maintaining a normal heart rhythm.

agreen35_1 — 2024-09-20 22:32:13 UTC

Pros:

agreen35_1 — 2024-09-20 22:36:36 UTC

*Improved heart function

*Decrease in symptoms such as shortness of breath & fatigue

*Minimally invasive procedure

*Increase in the quality of life

*Can be used with other treatments

(hearthousenj.com)

Cons:

agreen35_1 — 2024-09-20 22:40:04 UTC

*Risks for infection, bleeding, & discomfort

*Electrical stimulation effects

*Poor treatment response

*Unknown long-term efficacy

(hearthousenj.com)

Opinion & Rationale

agreen35_1 — 2024-09-21 22:30:13 UTC

I feel that the CCM Optimizer is a beneficial innovation. It offers another option for those with moderate to severe heart failure. It can improve the quality of life for those patients who require more than just medications for their heart failure.

Using Strengths

agreen35_1 — 2024-09-22 20:47:46 UTC

My top 5 strengths are developer, futuristic, relator, empathy, and consistency. I can help grow the team and form close bonds with my developer and relator strengths. I can also provide empathy to team mates as well as being fair and consistent.

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Teams:

agreen35_1 — 2024-09-22 20:55:11 UTC

Carter-Communication: good with words and can provide informative presentations

Izzie-Input: good with collecting and archiving; can gather ideas and create relationships

Sheila-Strategic: good with patterns and issues and can help the team make alternate ways to proceed with our ideas

Angelica-Analytical: can help us keep up with all details of our project

Daniel-Discipline: will be effective at keeping the team on task

(gallup.com)

References:

agreen35_1 — 2024-09-22 21:06:41 UTC

CCM Therapy and The CCM Optimizer Device. https://www.hearthousenj.com/treatment

CCM Optimizer from Impulse Dynamics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttmqr-eZ0OY