Feasibility and potential benefit of pre-procedural CMR imaging in patients with ischaemic cardiomyopathy undergoing cardiac resynchronisation therapy.

CONCLUSIONS: The degree of reverse remodelling was larger in patients with leads situated in a scar-free LCR. In patients with leads situated within scar there was a neutral effect on reverse remodelling, which can be caused both by higher scar burden or lead position. These findings demonstrate the feasibility of a CMR work-up and potential benefit in ICM patients undergoing CRT.
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Source: Netherlands Heart Journal - January 16, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Gathier WA, Salden OAE, van Ginkel DJ, van Everdingen WM, Mohamed Hoesein FAA, Cramer MJM, Doevendans PA, Meine M, Chamuleau SAJ, van Slochteren FJ Tags: Neth Heart J Source Type: research