Post ‐implantation CMR imaging to study biventricular pacing effects on the right ventricle in left bundle branch block patients

AbstractCardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an established treatment for heart failure patients with left ventricular dysfunction and a left bundle branch block. However, its impact on right ventricular (RV) function remains uncertain. This cardiac magnetic resonance imaging study found that CRT did not improve RV volumes and function, and CRT-off during follow-up had an immediate detrimental effect on the RV, which may suggest potential unfavorable RV remodeling with RV pacing during CRT.

Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - December 6, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Luuk H. G. A. Hopman, Alwin Zweerink, Mari ëlle C. van de Veerdonk, Anne‐Lotte C. J. van der Lingen, Marthe J. Huntelaar, Lourens F. H. J. Robbers, Albert C. van Rossum, Marco J. W. Götte, Vokko P. van Halm, Cornelis P. Allaart Tags: BRIEF COMMUNICATION Source Type: research