Myocardial Scar on Surface ECG: Selvester Score, but Not Fragmentation, Predicts Response to CRT.

Conclusion: In HF patients with true-LBBB and LVEF ≤35% eligible for CRT, myocardial scar assessed by calculating the SSc on preimplant ECG is an independent predictor of nonresponse after multiple adjustments. Neither SSc nor fQRS is associated with overall and cardiac death, ventricular arrhythmias, or hospitalization for heart failure at a 24-month follow-up.
PMID: 33014454 [PubMed]

Source: Cardiology Research and Practice - October 6, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nesti M, Perini AP, Bani R, Cartei S, Checchi L, Ricciardi G, Pieragnoli P, Michelotti F, Mascioli G, Cavarretta E, Sciarra L Tags: Cardiol Res Pract Source Type: research