Appropriateness of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator device implants in the United States
The appropriate use criteria (AUCs) are a diverse group of indications aimed to better evaluate the benefits of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) and cardiac resynchronization therapy. (Source: Heart Rhythm)
Source: Heart Rhythm - December 18, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Omair K. Yousuf, Kevin Kennedy, Andrea Russo, Paul Varosy, Bruce D. Lindsay, Benjamin Steinberg, Brett D. Atwater, Hugh Calkins, John A. Spertus Source Type: research

Beyond biventricular pacing: Exploring the advantages of his ‐bundle pacing and left bundle branch pacing in heart failure—A systematic review and meta‐analysis
ConclusionLBBP as modality of HPSP demonstrated superior outcomes in achieving electrical ventricular synchrony and systolic function, as well as alleviating HF symptoms, compared to other pacing techniques. (Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE)
Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - December 10, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hussam Al Hennawi, Muhammad Khuzzaim Khan, Momina Khalid, Hiba Khalid, Laveeza Fatima, Muhammad Talal Ashraf, Sameer Bhimani, Behzad B. Pavri Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Outcomes of cardiac resynchronization therapy in congenital heart disease: A meta ‐analysis and systematic review
ConclusionThe overall response rate to CRT in CHD was 68%. Patients with systemic RV had a lower response rate to CRT when compared to patients with systemic LV. The total mortality rate after CRT implantation was 12%. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - December 9, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nithi Tokavanich, Wimwipa Mongkonsritragoon, Sireenada Sattawatthamrong, Witina Techasatian, Noppachai Siranart, Narut Prasitlumkum, Leenhapong Navaravong, Ronpichai Chokesuwattanaskul Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research