Efficient preloading of the ventricles by a properly timed atrial contraction underlies stroke work improvement in the acute response to cardiac resynchronization therapy
Conclusion: Efficient preloading of the ventricles by a properly timed atrial contraction is responsible for a significant stroke work improvement in the acute CRT response.
Source: Heart Rhythm - Category: Cardiology Authors: Yuxuan Hu, Viatcheslav Gurev, Jason Constantino, Natalia Trayanova Tags: Experimental Source Type: research