RT Journal A1 Wilson J T1 RHetorical techniques in contexts other than cardiac resynchronization therapy—reply JF Archives of Internal Medicine JO Archives of Internal Medicine YR 2012 FD February 27 VO 172 IS 4 SP 372 OP 373 DO 10.1001/archinternmed.2011.1411 UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archinternmed.2011.1411 AB There are clear similarities between how the 2 techniques have been adopted. There are also similarities in outcomes. Jolobe cites a surge in claims linked to cholecystectomy complications following the increasing use of laparoscopic cholecystectomy.1 Reynolds et al2 noted a higher than expected device complication rate in Medicare patients following the wider adoption of CRT and defibrillator therapy.