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Wörmann J, Duncker D, Althoff T, Heeger C, Tilz R, Estner H, Rillig A, Sommer P, Iden L, Johnson V, Chun KRJ, Jansen H, Maurer T, Busch S, Steven D. [Lead placement in cardiac implantable electronic devices]. Herzschrittmacherther Elektrophysiol 2024; 35:155-164. [PMID: 38748284 PMCID: PMC11161426 DOI: 10.1007/s00399-024-01019-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
Abstract
The implantation of electrodes for cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) requires profound technical understanding and precise execution. The positioning of electrodes in the right ventricle and atrium has significant implications for patient safety and the effectiveness of CIED therapy. Particular focus is given to the distinction between apical and septal stimulation in ventricular positioning. Based on current data, this article provides a practice-oriented guide that leads implanters through the individual steps of electrode positioning. The implantation of electrodes for physiological stimulation (cardiac resynchronization therapy, CRT, and conduction system pacing, CSP) is not addressed in this article.
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- Jonas Wörmann
- Abteilung für Elektrophysiologie, Herzzentrum der Uniklinik Köln, Köln, Deutschland.
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- Hannover Herzrhythmus Centrum, Klinik für Kardiologie und Angiologie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Hannover, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Kardiologie und Angiologie, Charite - Universitätsmedizin Medizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
- Arrhythmia Section, Cardiovascular Institute (ICCV), CLÍNIC - University Hospital Barcelona, Barcelona, Spanien
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- Department für Rhythmologie, Abteilung für Kardiologie & Internistische Intensivmedizin, Asklepios Klinik Altona, Hamburg, Deutschland
- Klinik für Rhythmologie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Rhythmologie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Deutschland
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- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik I, LMU Klinikum der Universität München, München, Deutschland
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- Universitäres Herz- und Gefäßzentrum Hamburg, Universitätsklinikum Eppendorf Hamburg, Hamburg, Deutschland
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- Med. Klinik für Elektrophysiologie/Rhythmologie, Herz- und Diabeteszentrum NRW , Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bad Oeynhausen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Kardiologie , Herz- und Gefäßzentrum Bad Segeberg, Bad Segeberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Kardiologie und Angiologie, Universitäres Herz- und Gefäßzentrum Frankfurt, Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland
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- Cardioangiologisches Centrum Bethanien - CCB, Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland
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- Elektrophysiologie Bremen, Herzzentrum Bremen am Klinikum Links der Weser, Bremen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Innere Medizin II, Asklepios Klinik Nord - Heidberg, Hamburg, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Elektrophysiologie, Herz-Zentrum Bodensee, Konstanz, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Elektrophysiologie, Herzzentrum der Uniklinik Köln, Köln, Deutschland
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Howard TS, Vinocur JM. Translation of Tools and Techniques from the Adult Electrophysiology World to Pediatric Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices. Card Electrophysiol Clin 2023; 15:515-525. [PMID: 37865524 DOI: 10.1016/j.ccep.2023.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2023]
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This article reviews various opportunities to translate established and novel tools and techniques used in adult electrophysiology to pediatrics and the adult congenital heart disease population. There is a specific focus on preoperative management of special population, implantation techniques, and postoperative programming of devices.
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- Taylor S Howard
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, 6651 Main Street, E1920, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Yale School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
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Toner L, Chen JXC, Ramchand J, Srivastava P, O'Donnell D, Calafiore P, Jones E. Biventricular Function is Impaired in Right Ventricular Septal Pacing-A Prospective Study Using Myocardial Strain Imaging. Heart Lung Circ 2023; 32:373-378. [PMID: 36550006 DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2022.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2022] [Revised: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Left ventricular (LV) dysfunction is known to occur after right ventricular (RV) pacing; the effect on RV function is less well studied. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of RV mid-septal pacing upon RV function using the novel parameters of speckle-tracking derived RV global longitudinal strain (RV GLS) and RV free wall strain (RV FWS), as well as the conventional parameters RV fractional area change (FAC), tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE), and tricuspid annular systolic velocity (RV S'). METHODS Thirty-two (32) consecutive patients with normal baseline LV and RV function requiring permanent pacemaker insertion (for high-grade AV block or sinus node dysfunction) were prospectively recruited. Echocardiography was performed prior to implantation, at 1 day, 1 month and 1 year after implantation, with 29 patients completing follow-up. RESULTS After 1 year, three patients (10%) with otherwise normal RV parameters developed abnormal RV strain patterns. Compared to 1 day after implantation, at 1 year significant reductions were observed in mean RV GLS (-24.8 to -21.8%) RV S' (15.1 to 12.2 cm/s), TAPSE (24.2 to 21.9 mm), RV GLS (-24.8 to -21.8%), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) (66.0 to 57.9%), LV GLS (-19.9 to 17.0), all p<0.01. There was a non-significant reduction for RV FWS (-29.0 to -26.7%, p=0.06) and there was no change in RV FAC (49.1 to 46.9%, p=0.24). CONCLUSION We report abnormalities of RV strain developing 1 year after pacemaker insertion. Measurement of myocardial strain is emerging as an additional method to detect patients at risk of RV dysfunction in those who have undergone pacemaker implantation.
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- Liam Toner
- Department of Cardiology, Austin Health, Melbourne, Vic, Australia.
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- Department of Cardiology, Austin Health, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
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- Department of Cardiology, Austin Health, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
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- Department of Cardiology, Austin Health, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
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- Department of Cardiology, Austin Health, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
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- Department of Cardiology, Austin Health, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
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Gheyath B, Khatiwala RV, Chen S, Fu Z, Beri N, English C, Bang H, Srivatsa U, Pezeshkian N, Atsina K, Fan D. Exploratory use of intraprocedural transesophageal echocardiography to guide implantation of the leadless pacemaker. Heart Rhythm O2 2022; 4:18-23. [PMID: 36713041 PMCID: PMC9877395 DOI: 10.1016/j.hroo.2022.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Background Fluoroscopy is the standard tool for transvenous implantation of traditional and leadless pacemakers (LPs). LPs are used to avoid complications of conventional pacemakers, but there still is a 6.5% risk of major complications. Mid-right ventricular (RV) septal device implantation is suggested to decrease the risk, but helpful cardiac landmarks cannot be visualized under fluoroscopy. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is an alternative intraprocedural imaging method. Objective The purpose of this study was to explore the spatial relationship of the LP to cardiac landmarks via TEE and their correlations with electrocardiographic (ECG) parameters, and to outline an intraprocedural method to confirm mid-RV nonapical lead positioning. Methods Fifty-six patients undergoing implantation of LP with TEE guidance were enrolled in the study. Device position was evaluated by fluoroscopy, ECG, and TEE. Distances between the device and cardiac landmarks were measured by TEE and analyzed with ECG parameters with and without RV pacing. Results Mid-RV septal positioning was achieved in all patients. TEE transgastric view (0°-40°/90°-130°) was the optimal view for visualizing device position. Mean tricuspid valve-LP distance was 4.9 ± 0.9 cm, mean pulmonary valve-LP distance was 4.2 ± 1 cm, and calculated RV apex-LP distance was 2.9 ± 1 cm. Mean LP paced QRS width was 160.8 ± 28 ms and increased from 117.2 ± 34 ms at baseline. LP RV pacing resulted in left bundle branch block pattern on ECG and 37.8% QRS widening by 43.5 ± 29 ms. Conclusion TEE may guide LP implantation in the nonapical mid-RV position. Further studies are required to establish whether this technique reduces implant complications compared with conventional fluoroscopy.
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- Bashaer Gheyath
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of California Davis, Sacramento, California
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of California Davis, Sacramento, California
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- Department of Cardiology and Institute of Vascular Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Geriartics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of California Davis, Sacramento, California
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of California Davis, Sacramento, California
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- Division of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health Sciences, University of California Davis, Sacramento, California
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of California Davis, Sacramento, California
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of California Davis, Sacramento, California
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of California Davis, Sacramento, California
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of California Davis, Sacramento, California,Address reprint requests and correspondence: Dr Dali Fan, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of California Davis, 4680 Y St, Suite 0200, Sacramento, CA 95817.
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Zagkli F, Kalovrenti N, Patrinos P, Chronopoulos P, Chiladakis J. Right ventricular lead sensing latency in pacemaker therapy. J Arrhythm 2022; 38:756-762. [PMID: 36237850 PMCID: PMC9535802 DOI: 10.1002/joa3.12767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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- Fani Zagkli
- Department of Cardiology University Hospital of Patras Patras Greece
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- Department of Cardiology University Hospital of Patras Patras Greece
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Chanthanamuthu R, Ramasamy S, Jain A, Anantharaj A, Pillai AA, Satheesh S, Selvaraj RJ. Short Term Outcomes with Dual Chamber versus Single Chamber Pacing for Atrioventricular Block - A Crossover Trial. Indian Heart J 2022; 74:335-337. [PMID: 35667401 PMCID: PMC9453048 DOI: 10.1016/j.ihj.2022.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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A total of 42 patients were studied for primary outcomes of quality of life and 6MWD between VVIR and DDD modes. At end of 2 months after device implantation, randomization was done and the device was programmed to VVIR or DDD modes. At the end of 2 months in this mode QOL and functional was assessed and the patient was switched to other mode. The same protocol was followed at the end of 2 months. We found no difference in functional capacity and quality of life between the two pacing modes. None of the patients developed pacemaker syndrome and there was no preference for any of the modes.
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- Ragavendra Chanthanamuthu
- Department of Cardiology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Cardiology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Cardiology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Cardiology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Cardiology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Cardiology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Cardiology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India.
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Jeong HK, Kim SS, Lee KH, Yoon N, Park HW, Cho JG. Clinical outcomes in patients with atrioventricular block undergoing pacemaker: 3-year follow-up. J Interv Card Electrophysiol 2022; 64:165-172. [PMID: 35171387 DOI: 10.1007/s10840-022-01142-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE Left ventricular function can be affected by chronic ventricular pacing. Different right ventricular (RV) pacing sites have shown heterogeneous clinical outcomes. We investigated these factors in patients receiving permanent pacemaker (PPM) implants. METHODS This multicenter, retrospective analysis of PPM use in South Korea, included all patients undergoing de novo transvenous PPM implantation for atrioventricular block from 2017 to 2019. Clinical characteristics, 12-lead electrocardiograms, echocardiography, and laboratory parameters were evaluated. Composite outcomes are defined by two coprimary endpoints: (1) hospitalizations and (2) cardiac death by heart failure during follow-up period. RESULTS There were 167 patients (66 males; overall mean age 75.3 ± 11.9 years), divided into two groups according to the pacing site: 83 apical RV (RVA) vs. 84 septal RV (RVS). There were no significant baseline differences. Paced QRS duration (pQRSd) increased with RVA (168.5 ± 20.1 vs. 159.1 ± 16.3 ms; p < 0.001). Over a median 31-month follow-up, there were 15 hospitalizations and 2 deaths. More patients with RVA were hospitalized or died (16% vs. 5%, respectively; p = 0.049). In Cox proportional regression analysis, pQRSd (hazard ratio [HR] 1.046; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.004-1.091; p = 0.033), and diastolic dysfunction (HR 7.343; 95% CI 2.035-26.494; p = 0.002) were independent predictors of composite clinical outcomes. CONCLUSIONS RVS placement shortened the pQRSd and improved clinical outcomes. However, the determinants of these were pQRSd and diastolic dysfunction. Therefore, clinicians should try to shorten the pQRSd when implanting a PPM, and patients with diastolic dysfunction should be monitored intensively.
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- Hyung Ki Jeong
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Wonkwang University Medical School, Iksan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Chosun University Medical School, Donggu, Gwangju, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Chonnam University Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Chonnam University Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Chonnam University Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Chonnam University Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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Left bundle branch area. A new site for physiological pacing: a pilot study. Heart Vessels 2020; 35:1563-1572. [DOI: 10.1007/s00380-020-01623-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 05/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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