Septal scar as a barrier to left bundle branch area pacing

ConclusionsThe presence of septal scar appears to make it more challenging to deploy a lead to the left ventricular septum via the transeptal route. Additional implant tools or alternative approaches may be required in patients with extensive septal scar.

Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - August 18, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nadine Ali, Ahran D. Arnold, Alejandra A. Miyazawa, Daniel Keene, Nicholas S. Peters, Prapa Kanagaratnam, Norman Qureshi, Fu Siong Ng, Nick W. F. Linton, David C. Lefroy, Darrel P. Francis, Phang Boon Lim, Peter Kellman, Mark A. Tanner, Amal Tags: DEVICES Source Type: research