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Malikides O, Simantirakis E, Zacharis E, Fragkiadakis K, Kochiadakis G, Marketou M. Cardiac Remodeling and Ventricular Pacing: From Genes to Mechanics. Genes (Basel) 2024; 15:671. [PMID: 38927607 PMCID: PMC11203142 DOI: 10.3390/genes15060671] [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: 04/24/2024] [Revised: 05/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Cardiac remodeling and ventricular pacing represent intertwined phenomena with profound implications for cardiovascular health and therapeutic interventions. This review explores the intricate relationship between cardiac remodeling and ventricular pacing, spanning from the molecular underpinnings to biomechanical alterations. Beginning with an examination of genetic predispositions and cellular signaling pathways, we delve into the mechanisms driving myocardial structural changes and electrical remodeling in response to pacing stimuli. Insights into the dynamic interplay between pacing strategies and adaptive or maladaptive remodeling processes are synthesized, shedding light on the clinical implications for patients with various cardiovascular pathologies. By bridging the gap between basic science discoveries and clinical translation, this review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of cardiac remodeling in the context of ventricular pacing, paving the way for future advancements in cardiovascular care.
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- Onoufrios Malikides
- Department of Cardiology, University General Hospital of Heraklion, 71003 Heraklion, Greece; (E.S.); (E.Z.); (K.F.); (G.K.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Cardiology, University General Hospital of Heraklion, 71003 Heraklion, Greece; (E.S.); (E.Z.); (K.F.); (G.K.); (M.M.)
- Medical School, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, University General Hospital of Heraklion, 71003 Heraklion, Greece; (E.S.); (E.Z.); (K.F.); (G.K.); (M.M.)
- Medical School, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, University General Hospital of Heraklion, 71003 Heraklion, Greece; (E.S.); (E.Z.); (K.F.); (G.K.); (M.M.)
- Medical School, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, University General Hospital of Heraklion, 71003 Heraklion, Greece; (E.S.); (E.Z.); (K.F.); (G.K.); (M.M.)
- Medical School, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, University General Hospital of Heraklion, 71003 Heraklion, Greece; (E.S.); (E.Z.); (K.F.); (G.K.); (M.M.)
- Medical School, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Greece
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Craine A, Krishnamurthy A, Villongco CT, Vincent K, Krummen DE, Narayan SM, Kerckhoffs RCP, Omens JH, Contijoch F, McCulloch AD. Successful Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Reduces Negative Septal Work in Patient-Specific Models of Dyssynchronous Heart Failure. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2024:2024.05.13.593804. [PMID: 38798676 PMCID: PMC11118505 DOI: 10.1101/2024.05.13.593804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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In patients with dyssynchronous heart failure (DHF), cardiac conduction abnormalities cause the regional distribution of myocardial work to be non-homogeneous. Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) using an implantable, programmed biventricular pacemaker/defibrillator, can improve the synchrony of contraction between the right and left ventricles in DHF, resulting in reduced morbidity and mortality and increased quality of life. Since regional work depends on wall stress, which cannot be measured in patients, we used computational methods to investigate regional work distributions and their changes after CRT. We used three-dimensional multi-scale patient-specific computational models parameterized by anatomic, functional, hemodynamic, and electrophysiological measurements in eight patients with heart failure and left bundle branch block (LBBB) who received CRT. To increase clinical translatability, we also explored whether streamlined computational methods provide accurate estimates of regional myocardial work. We found that CRT increased global myocardial work efficiency with significant improvements in non-responders. Reverse ventricular remodeling after CRT was greatest in patients with the highest heterogeneity of regional work at baseline, however the efficacy of CRT was not related to the decrease in overall work heterogeneity or to the reduction in late-activated regions of high myocardial work. Rather, decreases in early-activated regions of myocardium performing negative myocardial work following CRT best explained patient variations in reverse remodeling. These findings were also observed when regional myocardial work was estimated using ventricular pressure as a surrogate for myocardial stress and changes in endocardial surface area as a surrogate for strain. These new findings suggest that CRT promotes reverse ventricular remodeling in human dyssynchronous heart failure by increasing regional myocardial work in early-activated regions of the ventricles, where dyssynchrony is specifically associated with hypoperfusion, late systolic stretch, and altered metabolic activity and that measurement of these changes can be performed using streamlined approaches.
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- Amanda Craine
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of Medicine (Cardiology), University of California San Diego, CA 92093, USA
- US Department of Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA 92161, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
- Department of Medicine (Cardiology), University of California San Diego, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
- Department of Radiology, University of California San Diego, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
- Department of Medicine (Cardiology), University of California San Diego, CA 92093, USA
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Allam LE, Abdelmotteleb AA, Eldamanhoury HM, Hassan HS. Unlocking the potential of sacubitril/valsartan therapy in improving ECG and echocardiographic parameters in heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction (HErEF). Egypt Heart J 2024; 76:41. [PMID: 38546816 PMCID: PMC10978557 DOI: 10.1186/s43044-024-00468-4] [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] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Sacubitril/valsartan therapy has been found to reduce hospitalizations, improve echocardiogram parameters, and improve mortality in HFrEF. The objective is to assess S/V therapy effect on electrocardiogram indices and how those parameters related to echocardiographic parameters. RESULTS From June 2022 until June 2023, this prospective study enrolled 100 patients (mean age 56.1, 8.2, 78% male) with non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy (NIDCM) used PARADIGM-HF criteria: NYHA Class II, III, or IV HF; ejection fraction EF ≤ 40%; and hospitalization for HF within previous 12 months. Before starting S/V therapy, an echo and ECG were performed, as well as 6 months following the optimal dose and if LVEF was improved by more than 5%, they were termed notable S/V treatment responders. Aside from improving echo parameters, ECG parameters improved significantly. The QRS width was reduced from 123.7 ± 20.3 to 117.1 ± 18.8 ms (p 0.00), and QTc interval was reduced from 425.4 ± 32.8 to 421.4 ± 32.3 ms (p = 0.012). QRS width was significantly reduced in patients with LBBB, RBBB, and IVCD based on QRS morphology. QRS width (r = - 0.243, p = 0.016) and QTc (r = - 0.252, p = 0.012) had a negative connection with LVEF. CONCLUSION S/V therapy, in addition to improving echo parameters and NYHA class, improves QRS width and corrected QTc interval on ECG in HFrEF patients. This is an indication of reverse electrical LV remodeling and can be used as an auxiliary prediction for tracking therapy outcomes.
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- Lamyaa Elsayed Allam
- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, 48 Mohammed Elnadi Street, 6th Zone, Nasr City, Cairo, 11371, Egypt.
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, 48 Mohammed Elnadi Street, 6th Zone, Nasr City, Cairo, 11371, Egypt
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, 48 Mohammed Elnadi Street, 6th Zone, Nasr City, Cairo, 11371, Egypt
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, 48 Mohammed Elnadi Street, 6th Zone, Nasr City, Cairo, 11371, Egypt
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Bilikundi P, Alphonce B, Nyundo A, Meda JR. Predictors and outcomes of cardiac dyssynchrony among patients with heart failure attending Benjamin Mkapa Hospital in Dodoma, central Tanzania: A protocol of prospective-longitudinal study. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0287813. [PMID: 37976266 PMCID: PMC10655995 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0287813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Cardiac Dyssynchrony is prevalent among patients with heart failure with high cost of care and potentially poor outcomes. Nevertheless, little is known about cardiac dyssynchrony among heart failure patients, especially in developing countries. This study aims at assessing the predictors and outcomes of cardiac dyssynchrony among heart failure patients attending the cardiology department at Benjamin Mkapa Referral Hospital in Dodoma, central Tanzania. METHODS The study will follow a prospective longitudinal design involving participants aged 18 years and above with heart failure attending the Cardiology Department at Benjamin Mkapa Hospital. Heart failure will be identified based on Framingham's score and patients will be enrolled and followed up for six months. Baseline socio-demographic and clinical characteristics will be taken during enrollment. Outcomes of interest at six months include worsening of heart failure, readmission and death. Continuous data will be summarized as Mean (SD) or Median (IQR), and categorical data will be summarized using proportions and frequencies. Binary logistic regression will be used to determine predictors and outcomes of Cardiac Dyssynchrony among patients with heart failure.
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- Patrick Bilikundi
- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University Dodoma, Dodoma, Tanzania
- Department of Cardiology, The Benjamin Mkapa Hospital, Dodoma, Tanzania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University Dodoma, Dodoma, Tanzania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University Dodoma, Dodoma, Tanzania
- Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, School of Medicine and Dentistry, The University of Dodoma, Dodoma, Tanzania
- Mirembe National Mental Hospital, Dodoma, Tanzania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University Dodoma, Dodoma, Tanzania
- Department of Cardiology, The Benjamin Mkapa Hospital, Dodoma, Tanzania
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Huizar JF, Kaszala K, Tan A, Koneru J, Mankad P, Kron J, Ellenbogen KA. Abnormal Conduction-Induced Cardiomyopathy: JACC Review Topic of the Week. J Am Coll Cardiol 2023; 81:1192-1200. [PMID: 36948737 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.01.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023]
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Nonischemic cardiomyopathies are a frequent occurrence. The understanding of the mechanism(s) and triggers of these cardiomyopathies have led to improvement and even recovery of left ventricular function. Although chronic right ventricular pacing-induced cardiomyopathy has been recognized for many years, left bundle branch block and pre-excitation have been recently identified as potential reversible causes of cardiomyopathy. These cardiomyopathies share a similar abnormal ventricular propagation that can be recognized by a wide QRS duration with left bundle branch block pattern; thus, we coined the term abnormal conduction-induced cardiomyopathies. Such abnormal propagation results in an abnormal contractility that can only be recognized by cardiac imaging as ventricular dyssynchrony. Appropriate diagnosis and treatment will not only lead to improved left ventricular ejection fraction and functional class, but may also reduce morbidity and mortality. This review presents an update of the mechanisms, prevalence, incidence, and risk factors, as well as their diagnosis and management, while highlighting current gaps of knowledge.
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- Jose F Huizar
- Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiology Division, Central Virginia VA Health Care System, Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia, USA; Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiology Division/Pauley Heart Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiology Division, Central Virginia VA Health Care System, Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia, USA; Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiology Division/Pauley Heart Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiology Division, Central Virginia VA Health Care System, Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia, USA; Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiology Division/Pauley Heart Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiology Division/Pauley Heart Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiology Division/Pauley Heart Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiology Division/Pauley Heart Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiology Division/Pauley Heart Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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Monge García MI, Jian Z, Hatib F, Settles JJ, Cecconi M, Pinsky MR. Relationship between intraventricular mechanical dyssynchrony and left ventricular systolic and diastolic performance: An in vivo experimental study. Physiol Rep 2023; 11:e15607. [PMID: 36808901 PMCID: PMC9937795 DOI: 10.14814/phy2.15607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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Left ventricular mechanical dyssynchrony (LVMD) refers to the nonuniformity in mechanical contraction and relaxation timing in different ventricular segments. We aimed to determine the relationship between LVMD and LV performance, as assessed by ventriculo-arterial coupling (VAC), LV mechanical efficiency (LVeff ), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), and diastolic function during sequential experimental changes in loading and contractile conditions. Thirteen Yorkshire pigs submitted to three consecutive stages with two opposite interventions each: changes in afterload (phenylephrine/nitroprusside), preload (bleeding/reinfusion and fluid bolus), and contractility (esmolol/dobutamine). LV pressure-volume data were obtained with a conductance catheter. Segmental mechanical dyssynchrony was assessed by global, systolic, and diastolic dyssynchrony (DYS) and internal flow fraction (IFF). Late systolic LVMD was related to an impaired VAC, LVeff , and LVEF, whereas diastolic LVMD was associated with delayed LV relaxation (logistic tau), decreased LV peak filling rate, and increased atrial contribution to LV filling. The hemodynamic factors related to LVMD were contractility, afterload, and heart rate. However, the relationship between these factors differed throughout the cardiac cycle. LVMD plays a significant role in LV systolic and diastolic performance and is associated with hemodynamic factors and intraventricular conduction.
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- Department Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Units, Humanitas Research HospitalHumanitas UniversityMilanItaly
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- Department of Critical Care MedicineUniversity of Pittsburgh School of MedicinePittsburghPennsylvaniaUSA
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Marzlin N, Hays AG, Peters M, Kaminski A, Roemer S, O'Leary P, Kroboth S, Harland DR, Khandheria BK, Tajik AJ, Jain R. Myocardial Work in Echocardiography. Circ Cardiovasc Imaging 2023; 16:e014419. [PMID: 36734221 DOI: 10.1161/circimaging.122.014419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Myocardial work is an emerging tool in echocardiography that incorporates left ventricular afterload into global longitudinal strain analysis. Myocardial work correlates with myocardial oxygen consumption, and work efficiency can also be assessed. Myocardial work has been evaluated in a variety of clinical conditions to assess the added value of myocardial work compared to left ventricular ejection fraction and global longitudinal strain. This review showcases the current use of myocardial work in adult echocardiography and its possible role in cardiac pathologies.
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- Nathan Marzlin
- Aurora Cardiovascular and Thoracic Services, Aurora Sinai/Aurora St. Luke's Medical Centers, Advocate Aurora Health, Milwaukee, WI (N.M., M.P., A.K., S.R., P.O., D.R.H., B.K.K., A.J.T., R.J.)
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD (A.G.H.)
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- Aurora Cardiovascular and Thoracic Services, Aurora Sinai/Aurora St. Luke's Medical Centers, Advocate Aurora Health, Milwaukee, WI (N.M., M.P., A.K., S.R., P.O., D.R.H., B.K.K., A.J.T., R.J.)
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- Aurora Cardiovascular and Thoracic Services, Aurora Sinai/Aurora St. Luke's Medical Centers, Advocate Aurora Health, Milwaukee, WI (N.M., M.P., A.K., S.R., P.O., D.R.H., B.K.K., A.J.T., R.J.)
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- Aurora Cardiovascular and Thoracic Services, Aurora Sinai/Aurora St. Luke's Medical Centers, Advocate Aurora Health, Milwaukee, WI (N.M., M.P., A.K., S.R., P.O., D.R.H., B.K.K., A.J.T., R.J.)
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- Aurora Cardiovascular and Thoracic Services, Aurora Sinai/Aurora St. Luke's Medical Centers, Advocate Aurora Health, Milwaukee, WI (N.M., M.P., A.K., S.R., P.O., D.R.H., B.K.K., A.J.T., R.J.)
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- Academic Affairs, Cardiovascular Research, Aurora Sinai/Aurora St. Luke's Medical Centers, Advocate Aurora Health, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (S.K.)
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- Aurora Cardiovascular and Thoracic Services, Aurora Sinai/Aurora St. Luke's Medical Centers, Advocate Aurora Health, Milwaukee, WI (N.M., M.P., A.K., S.R., P.O., D.R.H., B.K.K., A.J.T., R.J.)
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- Aurora Cardiovascular and Thoracic Services, Aurora Sinai/Aurora St. Luke's Medical Centers, Advocate Aurora Health, Milwaukee, WI (N.M., M.P., A.K., S.R., P.O., D.R.H., B.K.K., A.J.T., R.J.)
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- Aurora Cardiovascular and Thoracic Services, Aurora Sinai/Aurora St. Luke's Medical Centers, Advocate Aurora Health, Milwaukee, WI (N.M., M.P., A.K., S.R., P.O., D.R.H., B.K.K., A.J.T., R.J.)
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- Aurora Cardiovascular and Thoracic Services, Aurora Sinai/Aurora St. Luke's Medical Centers, Advocate Aurora Health, Milwaukee, WI (N.M., M.P., A.K., S.R., P.O., D.R.H., B.K.K., A.J.T., R.J.)
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Khan Z, Besis G, Tomson J. Worsening Heart Failure and Atrial Flutter in a Patient Secondary to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Dyssynchrony: A Case Report. Cureus 2022; 14:e29096. [PMID: 36258951 PMCID: PMC9572945 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.29096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Cardiac resynchronization therapy-defibrillator (CRT-D) and/or cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemaker (CRT-P) play an important role in improving cardiac synchronization and reducing the risk of ventricular fibrillation arrest (VFA) in patients with severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD). Patients with LVSD may notice worsening symptoms when CRT-D or CRT-P is in dyssynchrony. We present a case of 59-year-old patient who presented with worsening shortness of breath (SOB) and progressive exertional dyspnea for the past few weeks accompanied by pink, frothy sputum, occasional urinary incontinence and urge. He was known to have severe LVSD with an ejection fraction of 10% and had CRT-D in situ. Clinical examination revealed bilateral crepitation and normal heart sounds. A chest radiograph showed pulmonary oedema. An electrocardiogram (ECG) showed atrial fibrillation (AF)/flutter with wide QRS complexes. The patient was treated for acute pulmonary oedema and had CRT-D reprogrammed to achieve biventricular synchrony. He was treated with intravenous furosemide and alternate day metolazone initially. He showed significant subjective and objective improvement and was planned for outpatient synchronized intra-device cardioversion. This case is important because patients with severe LVSD with malfunctioning cardiac resynchronization therapy can result in worsening heart failure (HF) leading to higher morbidity and mortality.
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Grandperrin A, Schnell F, Donal E, Galli E, Hedon C, Cazorla O, Nottin S. Specific alterations of regional myocardial work in strength-trained athletes using anabolic steroids compared to athletes with genetic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. JOURNAL OF SPORT AND HEALTH SCIENCE 2022:S2095-2546(22)00078-3. [PMID: 35908728 PMCID: PMC10362519 DOI: 10.1016/j.jshs.2022.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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PURPOSE Strength-trained athletes using anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) have left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy and myocardial fibrosis that can lead to sudden cardiac death. A similar feature was described in athletes with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), which complicates the diagnosis for clinicians. In this context, we aimed to compare the LV function of the 2 populations by measuring global and regional strain and myocardial work using speckle-tracking imaging. METHODS Twenty-four strength-trained asymptomatic athletes using AAS (AAS-Athletes), 22 athletes diagnosed with HCM (HCM-Athletes), and 20 healthy control athletes (Ctrl-Athletes) underwent a resting echocardiography to assess LV function. We evaluated LV global and regional strains and myocardial work, with an evaluation of the constructive work (CW), wasted work, and work efficiency (WE). RESULTS Compared to Ctrl-Athletes, both AAS-Athletes and HCM-Athletes had a thicker interventricular septum, with majored values in HCM-Athletes. LV strain was reduced in AAS-Athletes and even more in HCM-Athletes. Consequently, global WE was significantly diminished in both AAS and HCM-Athletes (93% ± 2% in Ctrl-Athletes, 90% ± 4% in AAS-Athletes, and 90% ± 5% in HCM-Athletes (mean ± SD); p < 0.05). Constructive work and WE regional analysis showed specific alterations, with the basal septal segments preferentially affected in AAS-Athletes, and both septal and apical segments affected in HCM-Athletes. CONCLUSION The regional evaluation of myocardial work reported specific alterations of the major LV hypertrophy induced by the regular use of AAS compared to the LV hypertrophy due to HCM. This finding could help clinicians to differentiate between these 2 forms of pathological hypertrophy.
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- Rennes University, CHU Rennes, Inserm, LTSI-UMR 1099, Rennes F-35000, France
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- Rennes University, CHU Rennes, Inserm, LTSI-UMR 1099, Rennes F-35000, France
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- Rennes University, CHU Rennes, Inserm, LTSI-UMR 1099, Rennes F-35000, France
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- Montpellier University, PhyMedExp, INSERM, CNRS, Physiology and Experimental Heart and Muscle Medicine, Montpellier 34295, France
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- Montpellier University, PhyMedExp, INSERM, CNRS, Physiology and Experimental Heart and Muscle Medicine, Montpellier 34295, France
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Liu X, Li W, Zhou X, Huang H, Wang L, Wu M. Clinical Outcomes of Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing in Comparison with Right Ventricular Septal Pacing in Patients with High Ventricular Pacing Ratio ≥40%. Int J Gen Med 2022; 15:4175-4185. [PMID: 35469262 PMCID: PMC9034894 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s360522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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- Xing Liu
- Department of Cardiology, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Mingxing Wu, Department of Cardiology, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, People’s Republic of China, Email
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Liu X, Li W, Zeng J, Huang H, Wang L, Tian S, Wu M. Evaluation of clinical safety and efficacy of left bundle branch area pacing in comparison with right ventricular septal pacing. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e29071. [PMID: 35356932 PMCID: PMC10684246 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Left bundle branch area pacing (LBBaP) has recently emerged as a new physiological pacing strategy. The purpose of this study is to compare LBBaP with right ventricular sepal pacing (RVSP) in terms of their clinical safety and efficacy.From February 2019 to May 2020, consecutive pacing-indicated patients were prospectively enrolled and divided into 2 groups. Ventricular synchrony indexes such as QRS duration (QRSd), interventricular mechanical delay and septal-posterior wall motion delay, left ventricular function such as left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD) and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), pacing parameters, and complications were evaluated in the perioperative period and during follow-up.LBBaP was successful in 45 patients (88.2%), and finally 46 patients underwent RVSP. With LBBaP, ventricular electricalmechanical synchrony were similar to those of native-conduction system (P = .78). However, the ventricular electrical synchrony (QRSd, 108.47±7.64 vs 130.63±13.63ms, P < .001) and mechanical synchrony (interventricular mechanical delay, 27.68±4.33 vs 39.88±5.83, P < .001; septal-posterior wall motion delay, 40.39±23.21 vs 96.36±11.55, P < .001) in the LBBaP group were significantly better than those in the RVSP group. No significant differences in LVEDD (46 [44-48.5] vs 47 [44-52] mm, P = .49) and LVEF% (66 [62.5-70] vs 64 [61-68], P = .76) was observed between 2 groups at last follow-up. But, in the subgroup analysis, LVEDD was shorter (46 [44-49] vs 50 [47-58] mm, P = .03) and the LVEF% was higher (65 [62-68] vs 63 [58-65], P = .02) in the LBBaP-H (high ventricular pacing ratio >40%) group compared with RVSP-H group at last follow-up. There were lower capture thresholds (0.59±0.18V vs 0.71 ± 0.26 V, P = 0.01) at implantation in the LBBaP group than those in the RVSP group, with R-wave amplitudes and pacing impedances showing no significant difference between 2 groups. No serious complications were found in both 2 groups at implantation and follow-ups.This study confirms the clinical safety and efficacy of LBBaP, and it produces better ventricular electrical-mechanical synchrony than RVSP. The event of pacing-induced left ventricular dysfunction is lower in the LBBaP-H group than RVSP-H group.
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- Xing Liu
Department of Cardiology, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, China.
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Department of Cardiology, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, China.
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Department of Cardiology, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, China.
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Department of Cardiology, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, China.
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Department of Cardiology, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, China.
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Department of Cardiology, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, China.
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Department of Cardiology, Xiangtan Central Hospital, Xiangtan, Hunan, China.
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Kim HJ. Correlation Between Electrical and Mechanical Dyssynchrony in Patients With Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction. J Cardiovasc Imaging 2022; 30:320-321. [PMID: 36280274 PMCID: PMC9592254 DOI: 10.4250/jcvi.2022.0095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- Hyun-Jin Kim
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Guri, Korea
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Prinzen FW, Auricchio A, Mullens W, Linde C, Huizar JF. OUP accepted manuscript. Eur Heart J 2022; 43:1917-1927. [PMID: 35265992 PMCID: PMC9123241 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Electrical disturbances, such as atrial fibrillation (AF), dyssynchrony, tachycardia, and premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), are present in most patients with heart failure (HF). While these disturbances may be the consequence of HF, increasing evidence suggests that they may also cause or aggravate HF. Animal studies show that longer-lasting left bundle branch block, tachycardia, AF, and PVCs lead to functional derangements at the organ, cellular, and molecular level. Conversely, electrical treatment may reverse or mitigate HF. Clinical studies have shown the superiority of atrial and pulmonary vein ablation for rhythm control and AV nodal ablation for rate control in AF patients when compared with medical treatment. Ablation of PVCs can also improve left ventricular function. Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an established adjunct therapy currently undergoing several interesting innovations. The current guideline recommendations reflect the safety and efficacy of these ablation therapies and CRT, but currently, these therapies are heavily underutilized. This review focuses on the electrical treatment of HF with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). We believe that the team of specialists treating an HF patient should incorporate an electrophysiologist in order to achieve a more widespread use of electrical therapies in the management of HFrEF and should also include individual conditions of the patient, such as body size and gender in therapy fine-tuning.
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- Division of Cardiology, Istituto Cardiocentro Ticino, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Ziekenhuis Oost Limburg, Genk, Belgium
- Biomedical Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, University Hasselt, Hasselt, Belgium
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- Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden
- Department of Cardiology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Cardiology Division, Virginia Commonwealth University/Pauley Heart Center, Richmond, VA, USA
- Cardiology Division, Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Richmond, VA, USA
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Hämäläinen H, Corovai A, Laitinen J, Laitinen TM, Hedman M, Hedman A, Kivelä A, Laitinen TP. Myocardial ischemia and previous infarction contribute to left ventricular dyssynchrony in patients with coronary artery disease. J Nucl Cardiol 2021; 28:3010-3020. [PMID: 32869165 PMCID: PMC8709814 DOI: 10.1007/s12350-020-02316-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2019] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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AIMS The aim of this study was to characterize determinants of left ventricular mechanical dyssynchrony (LVMD) in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). METHODS Medical records and results of myocardial perfusion SPECT/CT studies were evaluated in 326 patients with previously diagnosed CAD. LVMD was assessed with the phase analysis of ECG-gated myocardial SPECT. Dyssynchrony was described with phase histogram bandwidth (PHBW), standard deviation (PHSD) or entropy (PHE) values above limit of the highest normal. RESULTS Prevalence of LVMD was 29% in CAD patients. Size of the infarction scar and ischemia extent correlated significantly with PHBW, PHSD and PHE (P < 0.001 for all). Independent predictors of LVMD were myocardial infarction scar (P = 0.004), ischemia extent (P = 0.003), and QRS duration (P = 0.003). Previous percutaneous coronary intervention and coronary artery bypass grafting did not independently predict dyssynchrony. CONCLUSIONS Almost one-third of CAD patients had significant LVMD. Dyssynchrony was associated with earlier myocardial infarction and presence of myocardial ischemia. Previous percutaneous coronary intervention and coronary artery bypass grafting did not independently predict dyssynchrony.
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- Hanna Hämäläinen
- Department of Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine, Kuopio University Hospital, PO BOX 100, Kuopio, 70029, KYS, Finland.
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- Department of Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine, Kuopio University Hospital, PO BOX 100, Kuopio, 70029, KYS, Finland
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- Department of Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine, Kuopio University Hospital, PO BOX 100, Kuopio, 70029, KYS, Finland
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- Department of Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine, Kuopio University Hospital, PO BOX 100, Kuopio, 70029, KYS, Finland
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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- Heart Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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- Heart Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine, Kuopio University Hospital, PO BOX 100, Kuopio, 70029, KYS, Finland
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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Lindsey ML, Brunt KR, Kirk JA, Kleinbongard P, Calvert JW, de Castro Brás LE, DeLeon-Pennell KY, Del Re DP, Frangogiannis NG, Frantz S, Gumina RJ, Halade GV, Jones SP, Ritchie RH, Spinale FG, Thorp EB, Ripplinger CM, Kassiri Z. Guidelines for in vivo mouse models of myocardial infarction. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2021; 321:H1056-H1073. [PMID: 34623181 PMCID: PMC8834230 DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00459.2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
Despite significant improvements in reperfusion strategies, acute coronary syndromes all too often culminate in a myocardial infarction (MI). The consequent MI can, in turn, lead to remodeling of the left ventricle (LV), the development of LV dysfunction, and ultimately progression to heart failure (HF). Accordingly, an improved understanding of the underlying mechanisms of MI remodeling and progression to HF is necessary. One common approach to examine MI pathology is with murine models that recapitulate components of the clinical context of acute coronary syndrome and subsequent MI. We evaluated the different approaches used to produce MI in mouse models and identified opportunities to consolidate methods, recognizing that reperfused and nonreperfused MI yield different responses. The overall goal in compiling this consensus statement is to unify best practices regarding mouse MI models to improve interpretation and allow comparative examination across studies and laboratories. These guidelines will help to establish rigor and reproducibility and provide increased potential for clinical translation.
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- Merry L Lindsey
- Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology, Center for Heart and Vascular Research, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
- Research Service, Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System, Omaha, Nebraska
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Institute for Pathophysiology, West German Heart and Vascular Center, University of Essen Medical School, Essen, Germany
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- Carlyle Fraser Heart Center of Emory University Hospital Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Physiology, The Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
- Research Service, Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Charleston, South Carolina
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- Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Medicine, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, The Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio
- Department of Physiology and Cell Biology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio
- The Dorothy M. Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, Department of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Medicine, Diabetes and Obesity Center, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
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- Drug Discovery Biology, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University (Parkville Campus), Victoria, Australia
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- Cardiovascular Translational Research Center, University of South Carolina School of Medicine and the Columbia Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Columbia, South Carolina
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- Department of Pathology and Feinberg Cardiovascular and Renal Research Institute, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of California Davis School of Medicine, Davis, California
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- Department of Physiology, Cardiovascular Research Center, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Zhu T, Lei M, Wang Z, Zhang R, Zhang Y, Jin W, Yu C, Huang CLH, Liu D, Zheng W, Liu Y, Quan X, Kong L, Liang S, Zhang X. A Comparative Study of Systolic and Diastolic Mechanical Synchrony in Canine, Primate, and Healthy and Failing Human Hearts. Front Cardiovasc Med 2021; 8:750067. [PMID: 34778406 PMCID: PMC8581184 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.750067] [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: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Aim: Mechanical dyssynchrony (MD) is associated with heart failure (HF) and may be prognostically important in cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). Yet, little is known about its patterns in healthy or diseased hearts. We here investigate and compare systolic and diastolic MD in both right (RV) and left ventricles (LV) of canine, primate and healthy and failing human hearts. Methods and Results: RV and LV mechanical function were examined by pulse-wave Doppler in 15 beagle dogs, 59 rhesus monkeys, 100 healthy human subjects and 39 heart failure (HF) patients. This measured RV and LV pre-ejection periods (RVPEP and LVPEP) and diastolic opening times (Q-TVE and Q-MVE). The occurrence of right (RVMDs) and left ventricular systolic mechanical delay (LVMDs) was assessed by comparing RVPEP and LVPEP values. That of right (RVMDd) and left ventricular diastolic mechanical delay (LVMDd) was assessed from the corresponding diastolic opening times (Q-TVE and Q-MVE). These situations were quantified by values of interventricular systolic (IVMDs) and diastolic mechanical delays (IVMDd), represented as positive if the relevant RV mechanical events preceded those in the LV. Healthy hearts in all species examined showed greater LV than RV delay times and therefore positive IVMDs and IVMDd. In contrast a greater proportion of the HF patients showed both markedly increased IVMDs and negative IVMDd, with diastolic mechanical asynchrony negatively correlated with LVEF. Conclusion: The present IVMDs and IVMDd findings have potential clinical implications particularly for personalized setting of parameter values in CRT in individual patients to achieve effective treatment of HF.
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- Tiangang Zhu
- Department of Cardiology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Medical Sciences Division, Department of Pharmacology, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom.,Key Laboratory of Medical Electrophysiology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Cardiovascular Research, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China.,Department of Cardiology, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing, China.,Case Cardiovascular Research Institute, Institute for Molecular Transformative Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, United States
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Cardiometabolic Molecular Medicine, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Electrophysiology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Cardiovascular Research, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China.,Physiological Laboratory, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom.,Department of Biochemistry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Cardiometabolic Molecular Medicine, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Fuwai Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Cardiometabolic Molecular Medicine, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Recapitulation of dyssynchrony-associated contractile impairment in asymmetrically paced engineered heart tissue. J Mol Cell Cardiol 2021; 163:97-105. [PMID: 34634355 PMCID: PMC8828044 DOI: 10.1016/j.yjmcc.2021.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND One third of heart failure patients exhibit dyssynchronized electromechanical activity of the heart (evidenced by a broad QRS-complex). Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) in the form of biventricular pacing improves cardiac output and clinical outcome of responding patients. Technically demanding and laborious large animal models have been developed to better predict responders of CRT and to investigate molecular mechanisms of dyssynchrony and CRT. The aim of this study was to establish a first humanized in vitro model of dyssynchrony and CRT. METHODS Cardiomyocytes were differentiated from human induced pluripotent stem cells and cast into a fibrin matrix to produce engineered heart tissue (EHT). EHTs were either field stimulated in their entirety (symmetrically) or excited locally from one end (asymmetrically) or they were allowed to beat spontaneously. RESULTS Asymmetrical pacing led to a depolarization wave from one end to the other end, which was visualized in human EHT transduced with a fast genetic Ca2+-sensor (GCaMP6f) arguing for dyssynchronous excitation. Symmetrical pacing in contrast led to an instantaneous (synchronized) Ca2+-signal throughout the EHT. To investigate acute and long-term functional effects, spontaneously beating human EHTs (0.5-0.8 Hz) were divided into a non-paced control group, a symmetrically and an asymmetrically paced group, each stimulated at 1 Hz. Symmetrical pacing was clearly superior to asymmetrical pacing or no pacing regarding contractile force both acutely and even more pronounced after weeks of continuous stimulation. Contractile dysfunction that can be evoked by an increased afterload was aggravated in the asymmetrically paced group. Consistent with reports from paced dogs, p38MAPK and CaMKII-abundance was higher under asymmetrical than under symmetrical pacing while pAKT was considerably lower. CONCLUSIONS This model allows for long-term pacing experiments mimicking electrical dyssynchrony vs. synchrony in vitro. Combined with force measurement and afterload stimulus manipulation, it provides a robust new tool to gain insight into the biology of dyssynchrony and CRT.
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Grandperrin A, Schuster I, Rupp T, Izem O, Obert P, Nottin S. Left ventricular dyssynchrony and post-systolic shortening in young bodybuilders using anabolic-androgenic steroids. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2021; 321:H509-H517. [PMID: 34242095 DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00136.2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Left ventricular (LV) remodeling, characterized by increased LV hypertrophy and depressed systolic and diastolic function, is observed in strength-trained athletes who use anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS). Previous studies suggested a pathological remodeling with an increase in cardiac fibrosis in these athletes, which could promote intraventricular dyssynchrony. In this context, this study evaluated LV dyssynchrony in strength-trained athletes using AAS, hypothesizing that the use of AAS would lead to an increase in post-systolic shortening. Forty-four male subjects (aged 20-40 yr) were divided into three age-matched groups: strength-trained athletes using (users, n = 14) or not (nonusers, n = 15) AAS and healthy sedentary men (controls, n = 15). After completing a survey, each participant was assessed with two-dimensional (2D)-strain echocardiography. LV dyssynchrony was quantified using the standard deviation (SD) of the time to peak for longitudinal strain of the 18 LV-segments (from the apical 4, 3, and 2 chambers views), the longitudinal strain delay index (LSDI), and the segmental post-systolic index (PSI). Users showed mean AAS dosages of 564 ± 288 mg[Formula: see text]wk-1 with a mean protocol duration of 12 ± 6 wk and a history of use of 4.7 ± 1.8 yr. They exhibited a greater LV mass index and depressed systolic and diastolic function when compared with both nonusers and controls. The decrease in LV strain in users was predominantly observed at the interventricular septum level (-16.9% ± 2.5% vs. -19.2% ± 1.8% and -19.0% ± 1.6% in users, nonusers, and controls, respectively, P < 0.01). Users showed higher SD than controls (43 ± 8 ms vs. 32 ± 5 ms, respectively, P < 0.01). The LSDI was significantly higher in users compared with both nonusers and controls (-23.4 ± 9.5 vs. -15.9 ± 9.3 and -9.8 ± 3.9, respectively, P < 0.01). PSI, calculated on the basal inferoseptal, basal anteroseptal, and basal inferolateral segments, were also greater in users compared with the two other groups. Our results reported an increase in LV dyssynchrony in young AAS users that brought new evidences of a pathologic cardiac remodeling in this specific population.NEW & NOTEWORTHY Illicit androgenic anabolic steroids (AAS) use is widespread, but data on LV dyssynchrony are lacking, although it could be increased by a higher prevalence of myocardial fibrosis reported in this population. In AAS users, the decrease in LV strain was predominantly observed in interventricular segments. All dyssynchrony indices were higher in AAS users and several segments exhibited post-systolic shortening. These results showed an association between AAS consumption, LV remodeling, and dyssynchrony.
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- Antoine Grandperrin
- Laboratoire de Phram-écologie Cardiovasculaire (LAPEC) EA4278, Avignon University, Avignon, France
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- PhyMedExp, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Montpellier University, Montpellier, France
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- Inter-university Laboratory of Human Movement Science, University Savoie Mont Blanc, Chambéry, France
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- Laboratoire de Phram-écologie Cardiovasculaire (LAPEC) EA4278, Avignon University, Avignon, France
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- Laboratoire de Phram-écologie Cardiovasculaire (LAPEC) EA4278, Avignon University, Avignon, France
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- Laboratoire de Phram-écologie Cardiovasculaire (LAPEC) EA4278, Avignon University, Avignon, France
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Yamada S, Jeon R, Garmany A, Behfar A, Terzic A. Screening for regenerative therapy responders in heart failure. Biomark Med 2021; 15:775-783. [PMID: 34169733 PMCID: PMC8252977 DOI: 10.2217/bmm-2020-0683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Risk of outcome variability challenges therapeutic innovation. Selection of the most suitable candidates is predicated on reliable response indicators. Especially for emergent regenerative biotherapies, determinants separating success from failure in achieving disease rescue remain largely unknown. Accordingly, (pre)clinical development programs have placed increased emphasis on the multi-dimensional decoding of repair capacity and disease resolution, attributes defining responsiveness. To attain regenerative goals for each individual, phenotype-based patient selection is poised for an upgrade guided by new insights into disease biology, translated into refined surveillance of response regulators and deep learning-amplified clinical decision support.
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- Satsuki Yamada
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Center for Regenerative Medicine, Marriott Heart Disease Research Program, Van Cleve Cardiac Regenerative Medicine Program, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.,Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine & Gerontology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Center for Regenerative Medicine, Marriott Heart Disease Research Program, Van Cleve Cardiac Regenerative Medicine Program, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Center for Regenerative Medicine, Marriott Heart Disease Research Program, Van Cleve Cardiac Regenerative Medicine Program, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.,Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Regenerative Sciences Track, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Center for Regenerative Medicine, Marriott Heart Disease Research Program, Van Cleve Cardiac Regenerative Medicine Program, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.,Department of Physiology & Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Center for Regenerative Medicine, Marriott Heart Disease Research Program, Van Cleve Cardiac Regenerative Medicine Program, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.,Department of Molecular Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics, Department of Clinical Genomics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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Akin H, Ozdemir O, Bilge O, Yildirim O, Altindag R. Evaluation of effects of cardiac resynchronization on coronary blood flow by coronary flow reserve and in patients with İdiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy: Does it predict the response? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR ACADEMY 2021. [DOI: 10.4103/ijca.ijca_44_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Salimian S. Left ventricular mechanical dyssynchrony under stress: Isn't it time to conduct a prospective multicenter study? J Nucl Cardiol 2020; 27:2258-2260. [PMID: 30656574 DOI: 10.1007/s12350-019-01599-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2018] [Accepted: 12/28/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Samaneh Salimian
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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Wang XP, Xing CY, Zhang JX, Zhou JH, Li YC, Yang HY, Zhang PF, Zhang W, Huang Y, Long JG, Gao F, Zhang X, Li J. Time-restricted feeding alleviates cardiac dysfunction induced by simulated microgravity via restoring cardiac FGF21 signaling. FASEB J 2020; 34:15180-15196. [PMID: 32954538 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202001246rr] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2020] [Revised: 08/28/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Dietary restriction has been well-described to improve health metrics, but whether it could benefit pathophysiological adaptation to extreme environment, for example, microgravity, remains unknown. Here, we investigated the effects of a daily rhythm of fasting and feeding without reducing caloric intake on cardiac function and metabolism against simulated microgravity. Male rats under ad libitum feeding or time-restricted feeding (TRF; food access limited to 8 hours every day) were subjected to hindlimb unloading (HU) to simulate microgravity. HU for 6 weeks led to left ventricular dyssynchrony and declined cardiac function. HU also lowered pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH) activity and impaired glucose utilization in the heart. All these were largely preserved by TRF. TRF showed no effects on HU-induced loss of cardiac mass, but significantly improved contractile function of cardiomyocytes. Interestingly, TRF raised liver-derived fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) level and enhanced cardiac FGF21 signaling as manifested by upregulation of FGF receptor-1 (FGFR1) expression and its downstream markers in HU rats. In isolated cardiomyocytes, FGF21 treatment improved PDH activity and glucose utilization, consequently enhancing cell contractile function. Finally, both liver-specific knockdown (KD) of FGF21 and cardiac-specific FGFR1 KD abrogated the cardioprotective effects of TRF in HU rats. These data demonstrate that TRF improves cardiac glucose utilization and ameliorates cardiac dysfunction induced by simulated microgravity, at least partially, through restoring cardiac FGF21 signaling, suggesting TRF as a potential countermeasure for cardioprotection in long-term spaceflight.
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- Xin-Pei Wang
- School of Aerospace Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Aerospace Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.,Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Aerospace Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Aerospace Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Aerospace Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Aerospace Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Aerospace Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Center for Mitochondrial Biology and Medicine, Center for Translational Medicine, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Aerospace Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Aerospace Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Aerospace Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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Isotani A, Yoneda K, Iwamura T, Watanabe M, Okada JI, Washio T, Sugiura S, Hisada T, Ando K. Patient-specific heart simulation can identify non-responders to cardiac resynchronization therapy. Heart Vessels 2020; 35:1135-1147. [PMID: 32166443 PMCID: PMC7332486 DOI: 10.1007/s00380-020-01577-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2019] [Accepted: 02/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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To identify non-responders to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), various biomarkers have been proposed, but these attempts have not been successful to date. We tested the clinical applicability of computer simulation of CRT for the identification of non-responders. We used the multi-scale heart simulator “UT-Heart,” which can reproduce the electrophysiology and mechanics of the heart based on a molecular model of the excitation–contraction mechanism. Patient-specific heart models were created for eight heart failure patients who were treated with CRT, based on the clinical data recorded before treatment. Using these heart models, bi-ventricular pacing simulations were performed at multiple pacing sites adopted in clinical practice. Improvement in pumping function measured by the relative change of maximum positive derivative of left ventricular pressure (%ΔdP/dtmax) was compared with the clinical outcome. The operators of the simulation were blinded to the clinical outcome. In six patients, the relative reduction in end-systolic volume exceeded 15% in the follow-up echocardiogram at 3 months (responders) and the remaining two patients were judged as non-responders. The simulated %ΔdP/dtmax at the best lead position could identify responders and non-responders successfully. With further refinement of the model, patient-specific simulation could be a useful tool for identifying non-responders to CRT.
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- Akihiro Isotani
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kokura Memorial Hospital, Asano 3-2-1, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, 802-8555, Japan
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- Healthcare System Unit, Fujitsu Ltd, Ota-ku, Kamata, 144-8588, Japan
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- Healthcare System Unit, Fujitsu Ltd, Ota-ku, Kamata, 144-8588, Japan
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- Healthcare System Unit, Fujitsu Ltd, Ota-ku, Kamata, 144-8588, Japan
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- Future Center Initiative, The University of Tokyo, Wakashiba 178-4-4, Kashiwa, Chiba, 277-0871, Japan
- UT-Heart Inc. Nozawa, 3-25-8, Setagaya, Tokyo, 154-0003, Japan
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- Future Center Initiative, The University of Tokyo, Wakashiba 178-4-4, Kashiwa, Chiba, 277-0871, Japan
- UT-Heart Inc. Nozawa, 3-25-8, Setagaya, Tokyo, 154-0003, Japan
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- UT-Heart Inc. Nozawa, 3-25-8, Setagaya, Tokyo, 154-0003, Japan.
- Future Center #304, Wakashiba 178-4-4, Kashiwa, Chiba, 277-0871, Japan.
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- UT-Heart Inc. Nozawa, 3-25-8, Setagaya, Tokyo, 154-0003, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kokura Memorial Hospital, Asano 3-2-1, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, 802-8555, Japan
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Arrhythmia-Induced Cardiomyopathy: JACC State-of-the-Art Review. J Am Coll Cardiol 2020; 73:2328-2344. [PMID: 31072578 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2019.02.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 170] [Impact Index Per Article: 42.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2018] [Revised: 02/13/2019] [Accepted: 02/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Arrhythmias coexist in patients with heart failure (HF) and left ventricular (LV) dysfunction. Tachycardias, atrial fibrillation, and premature ventricular contractions are known to trigger a reversible dilated cardiomyopathy referred as arrhythmia-induced cardiomyopathy (AiCM). It remains unclear why some patients are more prone to develop AiCM despite similar arrhythmia burdens. The challenge is to determine whether arrhythmias are fully, partially, or at all responsible for an observed LV dysfunction. AiCM should be suspected in patients with mean heart rate >100 beats/min, atrial fibrillation, and/or premature ventricular contractions burden ≥10%. Reversal of cardiomyopathy by elimination of the arrhythmia confirms AiCM. Therapeutic choice depends on the culprit arrhythmia, patient comorbidities, and preferences. Following recovery of LV function, patients require continued follow-up if an abnormal myocardial substrate is present. Appropriate diagnosis and treatment of AiCM is likely to improve quality of life and clinical outcomes and to reduce hospital admission and health care spending.
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Guta AC, Badano LP, Ochoa-Jimenez RC, Genovese D, Previtero M, Civera S, Ruocco A, Bettella N, Parati G, Muraru D. Three-dimensional echocardiography to assess left ventricular geometry and function. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2020; 17:801-815. [PMID: 31770493 DOI: 10.1080/14779072.2019.1697234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Introduction: Quantification of left ventricular (LV) size and function represents the most frequent indication for an echocardiographic study. New echocardiographic techniques have been developed over the last decades in an attempt to provide a more comprehensive, accurate, and reproducible assessment of LV function.Areas covered: Although two-dimensional echocardiography (2DE) is the recommended imaging modality to evaluate the LV, three-dimensional echocardiography (3DE) has proven to be more accurate, by avoiding geometric assumptions about LV geometry, and to have incremental value for outcome prediction in comparison to conventional 2DE. LV shape (sphericity) and mass are actually measured with 3DE. Myocardial deformation analysis using 3DE can early detect subclinical LV dysfunction, before any detectable change in LV ejection fraction.Expert opinion: 3DE eliminates the errors associated with foreshortening and geometric assumptions inherent to 2DE and 3DE measurements approach very closely those obtained by CMR (the current reference modality), while maintaining the unique clinical advantage of a safe, highly cost/effective, portable imaging technique, available to the cardiologist at bedside to translate immediately the echocardiography findings into the clinical decision-making process.
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- Andrada C Guta
- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua School of Medicine, Padua, Italy.,Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Istituto Auxologico Italiano, IRCCS, Department of Cardiovascular, Neural and Metabolic Sciences, San Luca Hospital, Milan, Italy.,Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua School of Medicine, Padua, Italy.,Internal Medicine Department, Mount Sinai St Luke's and Mount Sinai West, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua School of Medicine, Padua, Italy.,Istituto Auxologico Italiano, IRCCS, Department of Cardiovascular, Neural and Metabolic Sciences, San Luca Hospital, Milan, Italy
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Cai B, Huang X, Li L, Guo J, Chen S, Meng F, Wang H, Lin B, Su M. Evaluation of cardiac synchrony in left bundle branch pacing: Insights from echocardiographic research. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2020; 31:560-569. [PMID: 31919928 PMCID: PMC7027438 DOI: 10.1111/jce.14342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2019] [Revised: 12/30/2019] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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AIM The aim of this study is to assess if left bundle branch pacing (LBBP) can preserve physiological cardiac synchrony and deliver favorable hemodynamic effects. METHODS Consecutive patients undergoing dual chamber pacemaker implantation for sick sinus syndrome (SSS) and a normal cardiac function with a narrow QRS complex were recruited for the study. Electrocardiogram and echocardiographic examinations were performed during ventricular pacing-on and native-conduction modes. The QRS duration (QRSd), systolic dyssynchrony index (SDI), and the standard deviation of time-to-peak contraction velocity in left ventricular (LV) 12 segments (Tsd-12-LV) were measured to evaluate LV synchrony. The stroke volume (SV) and the degree of atrioventricular valvular regurgitation were also assessed. RESULTS A total of 40 patients underwent LBBP, while another 38 patients underwent right ventricular septum pacing (RVSP) as control group. Baseline characteristics were similar between the two groups. With LBBP, the paced QRSd was slightly wider than the intrinsic QRSd (101.03 ± 8.79 ms vs 91.06 ± 14.17 ms, P < .0001) while the LV mechanical synchrony during LBBP pacing mode was similar to that of native-conduction mode (SDI, 3.14 ± 2.49 vs 2.70 ± 1.68, P = 0.129; Tsd-12-LV, 26.43 ± 15.55 vs 25.61 ± 16.07, P = .671) in the LBBP group. The LV synchrony in the LBBP group was superior to the RVSP group significantly. No significant differences in SV (64.08 ± 16.97 mL vs 65.45 ± 18.68 mL, P = .241) or the degree of atrioventricular valvular regurgitation were noted between LBBP capture and native-conduction modes. CONCLUSION LBBP could preserve satisfactory LV synchrony and result in favorable hemodynamic effects.
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- Binni Cai
- Department of Cardiology, Xiamen Cardiovascular HospitalXiamen UniversityXiamenFujianChina
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- Department of Echocardiography, Xiamen Cardiovascular HospitalXiamen UniversityXiamenFujianChina
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- Department of Cardiology, Xiamen Cardiovascular HospitalXiamen UniversityXiamenFujianChina
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- Department of Cardiology, Xiamen Cardiovascular HospitalXiamen UniversityXiamenFujianChina
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- Department of Cardiac Function, Xiamen Cardiovascular HospitalXiamen UniversityXiamenFujianChina
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- Department of Cardiology, Xiamen Cardiovascular HospitalXiamen UniversityXiamenFujianChina
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- Department of Echocardiography, Xiamen Cardiovascular HospitalXiamen UniversityXiamenFujianChina
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- Department of Echocardiography, Xiamen Cardiovascular HospitalXiamen UniversityXiamenFujianChina
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- Department of Echocardiography, Xiamen Cardiovascular HospitalXiamen UniversityXiamenFujianChina
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Gu H, Bertrand T, Boehler Q, Chautems C, Vasilyev NV, Nelson BJ. Magnetically Active Cardiac Patches as an Untethered, Non-Blood Contacting Ventricular Assist Device. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2020; 8:2000726. [PMID: 33437567 PMCID: PMC7788498 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202000726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Revised: 05/20/2020] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Patients suffering from heart failure often require circulatory support using ventricular assist devices (VADs). However, most existing VADs provide nonpulsatile flow, involve direct contact between the blood flow and the device's lumen and moving components, and require a driveline to connect to an external power source. These design features often lead to complications such as gastrointestinal bleeding, device thrombosis, and driveline infections. Here, a concept of magnetically active cardiac patches (MACPs) that can potentially function as non-blood contacting, untethered pulsatile VADs inside a magnetic actuationsystem is reported. The MACPs, which are composed of permanent magnets and 3D-printed patches, are attached to the epicardial surfaces, thus avoiding direct contact with the blood flow. They provide powerful actuation assisting native heart pumping inside a magnetic actuation system. In ex vivo experiments on a healthy pig's heart, it is shown that the ventricular ejection fractions are as high as 37% in the left ventricle and 63% in the right ventricle. Non-blood contacting, untethered VADs can eliminate the risk of serious complications associated with existing devices, and provide an alternative solution for myocardial training and therapy for patients with heart failure.
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- Hongri Gu
- Institute of Robotics and Intelligent SystemsETH ZurichZurichCH‐8092Switzerland
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- Institute of Robotics and Intelligent SystemsETH ZurichZurichCH‐8092Switzerland
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- Institute of Robotics and Intelligent SystemsETH ZurichZurichCH‐8092Switzerland
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- Institute of Robotics and Intelligent SystemsETH ZurichZurichCH‐8092Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiac SurgeryBoston Children's HospitalHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMA02115USA
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- Institute of Robotics and Intelligent SystemsETH ZurichZurichCH‐8092Switzerland
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O'Callaghan EL, Lataro RM, Roloff EL, Chauhan AS, Salgado HC, Duncan E, Nogaret A, Paton JFR. Enhancing respiratory sinus arrhythmia increases cardiac output in rats with left ventricular dysfunction. J Physiol 2019; 598:455-471. [DOI: 10.1113/jp277293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2019] [Accepted: 11/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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- Erin L. O'Callaghan
- School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences University of Bristol Bristol BS8 1TD UK
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- School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences University of Bristol Bristol BS8 1TD UK
- Department of Physiological Sciences, Center of Biological Sciences Federal University of Santa Catarina Florianópolis Santa Catarina Brazil
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- School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences University of Bristol Bristol BS8 1TD UK
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- Department of Physics University of Bath Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY UK
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto University of São Paulo São Paulo Brazil
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- Department of Cardiology University Hospital Bristol NHS Trust Bristol UK
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- Department of Physics University of Bath Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY UK
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- School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences University of Bristol Bristol BS8 1TD UK
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences University of Auckland Grafton Auckland New Zealand
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Steffen MM, Osborn JS, Cutler MJ. Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Therapy: Permanent Pacemakers, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators, and Cardiac Resynchronization Devices. Med Clin North Am 2019; 103:931-943. [PMID: 31378335 DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2019.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) provide lifesaving therapy for the treatment of bradyarrhythmias, ventricular tachyarrhythmias, and advanced systolic heart failure. Advances in CIED therapy have expanded the number of patients receiving permanent pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization therapy devices. These devices improve quality of life and, in many cases, reduce mortality. However, limitations remain in the management of patients who require CIED therapy. This article provides a broad overview of CIED therapy in the management of the cardiac patient.
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- Melanie M Steffen
- Intermountain Heart Rhythm Specialist, Intermountain Medical Center, 5169 Cottonwood Street, Suite 510, Murray, UT 84107, USA
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- Intermountain Heart Rhythm Specialist, Intermountain Medical Center, 5169 Cottonwood Street, Suite 510, Murray, UT 84107, USA
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- Intermountain Heart Rhythm Specialist, Intermountain Medical Center, 5169 Cottonwood Street, Suite 510, Murray, UT 84107, USA.
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Lawin D, Stellbrink C. Change in indication for cardiac resynchronization therapy? Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2019; 55:i11-i16. [PMID: 31106336 PMCID: PMC6526095 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezy488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2018] [Revised: 12/11/2018] [Accepted: 12/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has rapidly evolved as a standard therapy for heart failure (HF) patients with ventricular conduction delay. Although in early trials, only patients with sinus rhythm and advanced stages of HF have been candidates for CRT, more recent data have expanded the indications to patients with mild-to-moderate HF and atrial fibrillation and patients in need of antibradycardia pacing with reduced left ventricular function. On the other hand, it is now well recognized that patients with a wide QRS (>150 ms) and left bundle branch block morphology benefit most from CRT, whereas in patients with a more narrow QRS complex (<130 ms) CRT may actually be harmful despite the evidence of ventricular dyssynchrony by echocardiography. There is no prospective randomized study showing mortality benefit from a combined CRT defibrillating device over a CRT pacer alone. This is especially important because recent data indicate that older patients with non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy may not benefit from the implantable cardioverter-defibrillator as much as previously thought. Thus, the decision for a CRT pacer versus CRT defibrillating should be tailored to the therapeutic goal (improvement in prognosis versus symptomatic relief), patient age, underlying cardiac disease and comorbidities. This article gives an overview over the current indications for CRT according to published literature and the European guidelines for pacing and HF.
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- Dennis Lawin
- Klinik für Kardiologie und Internistische Intensivmedizin, Klinikum Bielefeld, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Klinik für Kardiologie und Internistische Intensivmedizin, Klinikum Bielefeld, Bielefeld, Germany
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Kittnar O, Riedlbauchová L, Adla T, Suchánek V, Tomis J, Ložek M, Valeriánová A, Hrachovina M, Popková M, Veselka J, Janoušek J, Lhotská L. Outcome of resynchronization therapy on superficial and endocardial electrophysiological findings. Physiol Res 2019; 67:S601-S610. [PMID: 30607967 DOI: 10.33549/physiolres.934056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has proven efficacious in the treatment of patients with heart failure and dyssynchronous activation. Currently, we select suitable CRT candidates based on the QRS complex duration (QRSd) and morphology with left bundle branch block being the optimal substrate for resynchronization. To improve CRT response rates, recommendations emphasize attention to electrical parameters both before implant and after it. Therefore, we decided to study activation times before and after CRT on the body surface potential maps (BSPM) and to compare thus obtained results with data from electroanatomical mapping using the CARTO system. Total of 21 CRT recipients with symptomatic heart failure (NYHA II-IV), sinus rhythm, and QRSd >/=150 ms and 7 healthy controls were studied. The maximum QRSd and the longest and shortest activation times (ATmax and ATmin) were set in the BSPM maps and their locations on the chest were compared with CARTO derived time interval and site of the latest (LATmax) and earliest (LATmin) ventricular activation. In CRT patients, all these parameters were measured during both spontaneous rhythm and biventricular pacing (BVP) and compared with the findings during the spontaneous sinus rhythm in the healthy controls. QRSd was 169.7+/-12.1 ms during spontaneous rhythm in the CRT group and 104.3+/-10.2 ms after CRT (p<0.01). In the control group the QRSd was significantly shorter: 95.1+/-5.6 ms (p<0.01). There was a good correlation between LATmin(CARTO) and ATmin(BSPM). Both LATmin and ATmin were shorter in the control group (LATmin(CARTO) 24.8+/-7.1 ms and ATmin(BSPM) 29.6+/-11.3 ms, NS) than in CRT group (LATmin(CARTO) was 48.1+/-6.8 ms and ATmin(BSPM) 51.6+/-10.1 ms, NS). BVP produced shortening compared to the spontaneous rhythm of CRT recipients (LATmin(CARTO) 31.6+/-5.3 ms and ATmin(BSPM) 35.2+/-12.6 ms; p<0.01 spontaneous rhythm versus BVP). ATmax exhibited greater differences between both methods with higher values in BSPM: in the control group LATmax(CARTO) was 72.0+/-4.1 ms and ATmax (BSPM) 92.5+/-9.4 ms (p<0.01), in the CRT candidates LATmax(CARTO) reached only 106.1+/-6.8 ms whereas ATmax(BSPM) 146.0+/-12.1 ms (p<0.05), and BVP paced rhythm in CRT group produced improvement with LATmax(CARTO) 92.2+/-7.1 ms and ATmax(BSPM) 130.9+/-11.0 ms (p<0.01 before and during BVP). With regard to the propagation of ATmin and ATmax on the body surface, earliest activation projected most often frontally in all 3 groups, whereas projection of ATmax on the body surface was more variable. Our results suggest that compared to invasive electroanatomical mapping BSPM reflects well time of the earliest activation, however provides longer time-intervals for sites of late activation. Projection of both early and late activated regions of the heart on the body surface is more variable than expected, very likely due to changed LV geometry and interposed tissues between the heart and superficial ECG electrode.
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- O Kittnar
- Institute of Physiology, Charles University in Prague, First Faculty of Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic.
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Bhatt AG, Musat DL, Milstein N, Pimienta J, Flynn L, Sichrovsky T, Preminger MW, Mittal S. The Efficacy of His Bundle Pacing: Lessons Learned From Implementation for the First Time at an Experienced Electrophysiology Center. JACC Clin Electrophysiol 2018; 4:1397-1406. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jacep.2018.07.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2018] [Revised: 07/10/2018] [Accepted: 07/26/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Stachowski MJ, Holewinski RJ, Grote E, Venkatraman V, Van Eyk JE, Kirk JA. Phospho-Proteomic Analysis of Cardiac Dyssynchrony and Resynchronization Therapy. Proteomics 2018; 18:e1800079. [PMID: 30129105 DOI: 10.1002/pmic.201800079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2018] [Revised: 07/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Cardiac dyssynchrony arises from conduction abnormalities during heart failure and worsens morbidity and mortality. Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) re-coordinates contraction using bi-ventricular pacing, but the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved remain largely unknown. The aim is to determine how dyssynchronous heart failure (HFdys ) alters the phospho-proteome and how CRT interacts with this unique phospho-proteome by analyzing Ser/Thr and Tyr phosphorylation. Phospho-enriched myocardium from dog models of Control, HFdys , and CRT is analyzed via MS. There were 209 regulated phospho-sites among 1761 identified sites. Compared to Con and CRT, HFdys is hyper-phosphorylated and tyrosine phosphorylation is more likely to be involved in signaling that increased with HFdys and was exacerbated by CRT. For each regulated site, the most-likely targeting-kinase is predicted, and CK2 is highly specific for sites that are "fixed" by CRT, suggesting activation of CK2 signaling occurs in HFdys that is reversed by CRT, which is supported by western blot analysis. These data elucidate signaling networks and kinases that may be involved and deserve further study. Importantly, a possible role for CK2 modulation in CRT has been identified. This may be harnessed in the future therapeutically to compliment CRT, improving its clinical effects.
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- Marisa J Stachowski
- Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL, USA
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- Advanced Clinical Biosystems Research Institute, Heart Institute and Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, 90048, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA
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- Advanced Clinical Biosystems Research Institute, Heart Institute and Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, 90048, USA
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- Advanced Clinical Biosystems Research Institute, Heart Institute and Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, 90048, USA.,Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL, USA
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Gierula J, Kearney MT, Witte KK. Devices in heart failure; diagnosis, detection and disease modification. Br Med Bull 2018; 125:91-102. [PMID: 29342243 PMCID: PMC6410397 DOI: 10.1093/bmb/ldx051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2017] [Accepted: 12/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND Implantable cardiac devices are widely used in chronic heart failure (CHF) therapy. This review covers current CHF treatment with electronic cardiac devices, areas of discussion and emerging technologies. SOURCES OF DATA A comprehensive search of available literature resources including Pubmed, MEDLINE and EMBASE was performed. National and international guidelines were accessed. AREAS OF AGREEMENT Excessive right ventricular pacing is detrimental to cardiac function. Cardiac resynchronization therapy is beneficial in specific individuals with CHF. AREAS OF CONTROVERSY Implantable cardioverter defibrillators might not benefit all. Optimizing CRT delivery. Remote monitoring seems not to be of benefit in CHF. GROWING POINTS Device-based optimization. AREAS TIMELY FOR DEVELOPING RESEARCH Personalization of device therapy. Focussing implantable cardioverter defibrillator therapy. What to do at implantable cardioverter defibrillator box change?
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Diabetes Research, Leeds Institute for Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, University of Leeds, Clarendon Way, Leeds LS29JT, UK
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Diabetes Research, Leeds Institute for Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, University of Leeds, Clarendon Way, Leeds LS29JT, UK
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Diabetes Research, Leeds Institute for Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, University of Leeds, Clarendon Way, Leeds LS29JT, UK
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Okada JI, Washio T, Nakagawa M, Watanabe M, Kadooka Y, Kariya T, Yamashita H, Yamada Y, Momomura SI, Nagai R, Hisada T, Sugiura S. Absence of Rapid Propagation through the Purkinje Network as a Potential Cause of Line Block in the Human Heart with Left Bundle Branch Block. Front Physiol 2018; 9:56. [PMID: 29467667 PMCID: PMC5808183 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2018.00056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2017] [Accepted: 01/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Background: Cardiac resynchronization therapy is an effective device therapy for heart failure patients with conduction block. However, a problem with this invasive technique is the nearly 30% of non-responders. A number of studies have reported a functional line of block of cardiac excitation propagation in responders. However, this can only be detected using non-contact endocardial mapping. Further, although the line of block is considered a sign of responders to therapy, the mechanism remains unclear. Methods: Herein, we created two patient-specific heart models with conduction block and simulated the propagation of excitation based on a cellmodel of electrophysiology. In one model with a relatively narrow QRS width (176 ms), we modeled the Purkinje network using a thin endocardial layer with rapid conduction. To reproduce a wider QRS complex (200 ms) in the second model, we eliminated the Purkinje network, and we simulated the endocardial mapping by solving the inverse problem according to the actual mapping system. Results: We successfully observed the line of block using non-contact mapping in the model without the rapid propagation of excitation through the Purkinje network, although the excitation in the wall propagated smoothly. This model of slow conduction also reproduced the characteristic properties of the line of block, including dense isochronal lines and fractionated local electrocardiograms. Further, simulation of ventricular pacing from the lateral wall shifted the location of the line of block. By contrast, in the model with the Purkinje network, propagation of excitation in the endocardial map faithfully followed the actual propagation in the wall, without showing the line of block. Finally, switching the mode of propagation between the two models completely reversed these findings. Conclusions: Our simulation data suggest that the absence of rapid propagation of excitation through the Purkinje network is the major cause of the functional line of block recorded by non-contact endocardial mapping. The line of block can be used to identify responders as these patients loose rapid propagation through the Purkinje network.
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- Jun-Ichi Okada
- Department of Human and Engineered Environmental Studies, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Kashiwa, Japan
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- Department of Human and Engineered Environmental Studies, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Kashiwa, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Saitama Medical Center, Jichi Medical University, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Saitama Medical Center, Jichi Medical University, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Human and Engineered Environmental Studies, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Kashiwa, Japan
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- Department of Human and Engineered Environmental Studies, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Kashiwa, Japan
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Martens P, Nijst P, Verbrugge FH, Dupont M, Tang WW, Mullens W. Profound differences in prognostic impact of left ventricular reverse remodeling after cardiac resynchronization therapy relate to heart failure etiology. Heart Rhythm 2018; 15:130-136. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2017.08.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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KITTNAR O, RIEDLBAUCHOVÁ L, TOMIS J, LOŽEK M, VALERIÁNOVÁ A, HRACHOVINA M, MLČEK M, HUPTYCH M, JANOUŠEK J, LHOTSKÁ L. Electrocardiographic Outcome of Resynchronization Therapy. Physiol Res 2017; 66:S523-S528. [DOI: 10.33549/physiolres.933805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has proven efficacious in reducing or even eliminating cardiac dyssynchrony and thus improving heart failure symptoms. However, quantification of mechanical dyssynchrony is still difficult and identification of CRT candidates is currently based just on the morphology and width of the QRS complex. As standard 12-lead ECG brings only limited information about the pattern of ventricular activation, we aimed to study changes produced by different pacing modes on the body surface potential maps (BSPM). Total of 12 CRT recipients with symptomatic heart failure (NYHA II-IV), sinus rhythm and QRS width ≥120 ms and 12 healthy controls were studied. Mapping system Biosemi (123 unipolar electrodes) was used for BSPM acquisition. Maximum QRS duration, longest and shortest activation times (ATmax and ATmin) and dispersion of QT interval (QTd) were measured and/or calculated during spontaneous rhythm, single-site right- and left-ventricular pacing and biventricular pacing with ECHO-optimized AV delay. Moreover we studied the impact of CRT on the locations of the early and late activated regions of the heart. The average values during the spontaneous rhythm in the group of patients with dyssynchrony (QRS 140.5±10.6 ms, ATmax 128.1±10.1 ms, ATmin 31.8±6.7 ms and QTd 104.3±24.7 ms) significantly differed from those measured in the control group (QRS 93.0±10.0 ms, ATmax 79.1±3.2 ms, ATmin 24.4±1.6 ms and QTd 43.6±10.7 ms). Right ventricular pacing (RVP) improved significantly only ATmax [111.2±10.6 ms (p<0.05)] but no other measured parameters. Left ventricular pacing (LVP) succeeded in improvement of all parameters [QRS 105.1±8.0 ms (p<0.01), ATmax 103.7±7.1 ms (p<0.01), ATmin 20.2±3.7 ms (p<0.01) and QTd 52.0±9.4 ms (p<0.01)]. Biventricular pacing (BVP) showed also a beneficial effect in all parameters [QRS 121.3±8.9 ms (p<0.05), ATmax 114.3±8.2 ms (p<0.05), ATmin 22.0±4.1 ms (p<0.01) and QTd 49.8±10.0 ms (p<0.01)]. Our results proved beneficial outcome of LVP and BVP in evaluated parameters (what seems to be important particularly in the case of activation times) and revealed a complete return of activation times to normal distribution when using these CRT modalities.
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- Institute of Physiology, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic
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Myocardial strain computed at multiple spatial scales from tagged magnetic resonance imaging: Estimating cardiac biomarkers for CRT patients. Med Image Anal 2017; 43:169-185. [PMID: 29112879 DOI: 10.1016/j.media.2017.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2016] [Revised: 08/11/2017] [Accepted: 10/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Abnormal cardiac motion can indicate different forms of disease, which can manifest at different spatial scales in the myocardium. Many studies have sought to characterise particular motion abnormalities associated with specific diseases, and to utilise motion information to improve diagnoses. However, the importance of spatial scale in the analysis of cardiac deformation has not been extensively investigated. We build on recent work on the analysis of myocardial strains at different spatial scales using a cardiac motion atlas to find the optimal scales for estimating different cardiac biomarkers. We apply a multi-scale strain analysis to a 43 patient cohort of cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) patients using tagged magnetic resonance imaging data for (1) predicting response to CRT, (2) identifying septal flash, (3) estimating QRS duration, and (4) identifying the presence of ischaemia. A repeated, stratified cross-validation is used to demonstrate the importance of spatial scale in our analysis, revealing different optimal spatial scales for the estimation of different biomarkers.
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Pediatric Heart Failure: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Management. Pediatr Neonatol 2017; 58:303-312. [PMID: 28279666 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedneo.2017.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2016] [Revised: 01/04/2017] [Accepted: 01/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Pediatric heart failure represents an important cause of morbidity and mortality in childhood. Currently, there are well-established guidelines for the management of heart failure in the adult population, but an equivalent consensus in children is lacking. In the clinical setting, ensuring an accurate diagnosis and defining etiology is essential to optimal treatment. Diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition are the first-line therapies, whereas beta-blockers and devices for electric therapy are less used in children than in adults. In the end-stage disease, heart transplantation is the best choice of treatment, while a left ventricular assist device can be used as a bridge to transplantation (due to the difficulties in finding organ donors), recovery (in the case of myocarditis), or destination therapy (for patients with systemic disease).
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Prominent differences in left ventricular performance and myocardial properties between right ventricular and left ventricular-based pacing modes in rats. Sci Rep 2017; 7:5931. [PMID: 28725029 PMCID: PMC5517524 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-06197-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2017] [Accepted: 05/30/2017] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Biventricular pacing is an important modality to improve left ventricular (LV) synchronization and long-term function. However, the biological effects of this treatment are far from being elucidated and existing animal models are limited and demanding. Recently, we introduced an implanted device for double-site epicardial pacing in rats and echocardiographically demonstrated favorable effects of LV and biventricular (LV-based) pacing modes typically observed in humans. Here, this new animal model was further characterized. Electrodes were implanted either on the right atria (RA) and right ventricle (RV) or on the RV and LV. Following recovery, rats were either used for invasive hemodynamic measurements (pressure-volume analysis) or exposed to sustained RV vs. biventricular tachypacing for 3 days. RV pacing compromised, while LV-based pacing modes markedly enhanced cardiac performance. Changes in LV performance were associated with prominent compensatory changes in arterial resistance. Sustained RV tachypacing increased the electrocardiogram QTc interval by 7.9 ± 3.1 ms (n = 6, p < 0.05), dispersed refractoriness between the right and left pacing sites and induced important molecular changes mainly in the early-activated septal tissue. These effects were not observed during biventricular tachypacing (n = 6). Our results demonstrate that the rat is an attractive new model to study the biological consequences of LV dyssynchrony and resynchronization.
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Changes in Loop Diuretic Dose and Outcome After Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Patients With Heart Failure and Reduced Left Ventricular Ejection Fractions. Am J Cardiol 2017; 120:267-273. [PMID: 28532770 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2017.04.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2017] [Revised: 04/18/2017] [Accepted: 04/18/2017] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) improves cardiac hemodynamics. Therefore, the maintenance dose of loop diuretic therapy might be reduced. Consecutive patients who underwent CRT (n = 648) were retrospectively evaluated. Loop diuretic dose was recorded at baseline before implantation and 6 months later with patients classified into 4 groups: (1) no loop diuretic, (2) down-titration, (3) unchanged dose, and (4) up-titration. Afterward total loop diuretic exposure was calculated. Renal function trajectories were evaluated as the difference between implantation and censoring serum creatinine (Cr) value. Clinical outcome was evaluated as the combined end point of heart failure readmissions and all-cause mortality. Independent predictors of successful loop diuretic down-titration were identified. Two hundred ninety-six patients (46%) received no loop diuretic at follow-up, 126 (19%) underwent down-titration, 137 (21%) remained on a stable dose, and 89 (14%) underwent up-titration. In comparison with the group that was free from loop diuretics (Cr = +0.06 mg/dl), renal function deteriorated faster during follow-up in patients on stable doses (Cr = +0.29 mg/dl; p = 0.045) and those underwent up-titration (Cr = +0.44 mg/dl; p = 0.009) but not in patients who were down-titrated (Cr = +0.13 mg/dl; p = 1.00). Patients receiving down-titration had a lower risk for the combined clinical end point (adjusted hazards ratio 0.43; confidence interval 0.22 to 0.83; p = 0.012). Factors associated with successful down-titration after 6 months of CRT included nonischemic cardiomyopathy, higher baseline dose of diuretics, higher ejection fraction at 6 weeks, and lower right ventricular systolic pressure at 6 weeks. In conclusion, after CRT, down-titration of loop diuretics is often feasible and associated with improved outcome and a slower rate of kidney function decline. Patients with nonischemic cardiomyopathy, treated with high doses of loop diuretics before implantation and beneficial left ventricular remodeling with CRT, are most likely to tolerate loop diuretic down-titration.
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Porter B, Bishop MJ, Claridge S, Behar J, Sieniewicz BJ, Webb J, Gould J, O'Neill M, Rinaldi CA, Razavi R, Gill JS, Taggart P. Autonomic Modulation in Patients with Heart Failure Increases Beat-to-Beat Variability of Ventricular Action Potential Duration. Front Physiol 2017; 8:328. [PMID: 28611676 PMCID: PMC5447044 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2017.00328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2017] [Accepted: 05/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background: Exaggerated beat-to-beat variability of ventricular action potential duration (APD) is linked to arrhythmogenesis. Sympathetic stimulation has been shown to increase QT interval variability, but its effect on ventricular APD in humans has not been determined. Methods and Results: Eleven heart failure patients with implanted bi-ventricular pacing devices had activation–recovery intervals (ARI, surrogate for APD) recorded from LV epicardial electrodes under constant RV pacing. Sympathetic activity was increased using a standard autonomic challenge (Valsalva) and baroreceptor indices were applied to determine changes in sympathetic stimulation. Two Valsalvas were performed for each study and were repeated, both off and on bisoprolol. In addition sympathetic nerve activity (SNA) was measured from skin electrodes on the thorax using a novel validated method. Autonomic modulation significantly increased mean short-term variability in ARI; off bisoprolol mean STV increased from 3.73 ± 1.3 to 5.27 ± 1.04 ms (p = 0.01), on bisoprolol mean STV of ARI increased from 4.15 ± 1.14 to 4.62 ± 1 ms (p = 0.14). Adrenergic indices of the Valsalva demonstrated significantly reduced beta-adrenergic function when on bisoprolol (Δ pressure recovery time, p = 0.04; Δ systolic overshoot in Phase IV, p = 0.05). Corresponding increases in SNA from rest both off (1.4 uV, p < 0.01) and on (0.7 uV, p < 0.01) bisoprolol were also seen. Conclusions: Beat-to-beat variability of ventricular APD increases during brief periods of increased sympathetic activity in patients with heart failure. Bisoprolol reduces, but does not eliminate, these effects. This may be important in the genesis of ventricular arrhythmias in heart failure patients.
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- Department of Imaging Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Kings College LondonLondon, United Kingdom
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- Department of Imaging Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Kings College LondonLondon, United Kingdom
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- Department of Imaging Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Kings College LondonLondon, United Kingdom
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- Department of Imaging Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Kings College LondonLondon, United Kingdom
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- Department of Imaging Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Kings College LondonLondon, United Kingdom
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- Department of Imaging Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Kings College LondonLondon, United Kingdom
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- Department of Imaging Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Kings College LondonLondon, United Kingdom
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- Cardiology Department, Guy's and St. Thomas' HospitalLondon, United Kingdom
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- Department of Imaging Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Kings College LondonLondon, United Kingdom
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- Cardiology Department, Guy's and St. Thomas' HospitalLondon, United Kingdom
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University College LondonLondon, United Kingdom
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Li Z, Li Y, Zhang L, Zhang X, Sullivan R, Ai X, Szeto C, Cai A, Liu L, Xiao W, Li Q, Ge S, Chen X. Reduced Myocardial Reserve in Young X-Linked Muscular Dystrophy Mice Diagnosed by Two-Dimensional Strain Analysis Combined with Stress Echocardiography. J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2017; 30:815-827.e9. [PMID: 28511858 DOI: 10.1016/j.echo.2017.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2016] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Early, sensitive, and reproducible evaluation of left ventricular function is imperative for the diagnosis of cardiac dysfunction in patients with Duchene muscular dystrophy. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that combining two-dimensional strain analysis with catecholamine stress could be a sensitive method for detecting early cardiac dysfunction. METHODS Mdx (C57BL/10ScSn-Dmdmdx/J, a mouse model of DMD) and control (C57BL/10ScSn) mice were studied with conventional M-mode and high-frequency ultrasound-based two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography using long- and short-axis images of the left ventricle at baseline and after intraperitoneal isoprenaline (ISO) administration (2 μg/g body weight). RESULTS Conventional M-mode analysis showed no differences in left ventricular fractional shortening, wall thickness, or internal diameter at diastole between mdx and control mice before the age of 6 months. ISO increased left ventricular ejection fraction and fractional shortening to the same extent in mdx and control mice at young ages (3, 4, and 5 months). No differences in basal peak systolic strain (PSS) but increased SDs of times to PSS between young mdx and control mice were found. After ISO, PSS and percentile changes of PSS were significantly diminished in mdx mice compared with control mice at young ages. ISO increased the normalized maximum difference of times to PSS in young mdx mice but not in young control mice, suggesting that ISO reduces cardiac contractile synchrony in young mdx mice. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that catecholamine stress coupled with two-dimensional strain analysis is a feasible and sensitive approach for detecting early onset of cardiac dysfunction, which is instrumental for early diagnosis of cardiac dysfunction and early treatment.
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- Zhenzhou Li
- Department of Ultrasound, The Second People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China; Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Department of Physiology and Cardiovascular Research Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Physiology and Cardiovascular Research Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; The General Hospital of The PLA Rocket Force, Beijing, China
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- Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Department of Physiology and Cardiovascular Research Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Department of Ultrasound, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Physiology and Cardiovascular Research Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Physiology and Cardiovascular Research Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Physiology and Cardiovascular Research Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; College of Biological Sciences, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Physiology and Cardiovascular Research Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Physiology and Cardiovascular Research Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology and Sol Sherry Thrombosis Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Ultrasound, The Second People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
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- Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Physiology and Cardiovascular Research Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Okada JI, Washio T, Nakagawa M, Watanabe M, Kadooka Y, Kariya T, Yamashita H, Yamada Y, Momomura SI, Nagai R, Hisada T, Sugiura S. Multi-scale, tailor-made heart simulation can predict the effect of cardiac resynchronization therapy. J Mol Cell Cardiol 2017; 108:17-23. [PMID: 28502795 DOI: 10.1016/j.yjmcc.2017.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2016] [Revised: 05/09/2017] [Accepted: 05/10/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND The currently proposed criteria for identifying patients who would benefit from cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) still need to be optimized. A multi-scale heart simulation capable of reproducing the electrophysiology and mechanics of a beating heart may help resolve this problem. The objective of this retrospective study was to test the capability of patient-specific simulation models to reproduce the response to CRT by applying the latest multi-scale heart simulation technology. METHODS AND RESULTS We created patient-specific heart models with realistic three-dimensional morphology based on the clinical data recorded before treatment in nine patients with heart failure and conduction block treated by biventricular pacing. Each model was tailored to reproduce the surface electrocardiogram and hemodynamics of each patient in formats similar to those used in clinical practice, including electrocardiography (ECG), echocardiography, and hemodynamic measurements. We then performed CRT simulation on each heart model according to the actual pacing protocol and compared the results with the clinical data. CRT simulation improved the ECG index and diminished wall motion dyssynchrony in each patient. These results, however, did not correlate with the actual response. The best correlation was obtained between the maximum value of the time derivative of ventricular pressure (dP/dtmax) and the clinically observed improvement in the ejection fraction (EF) (r=0.94, p<0.01). CONCLUSIONS By integrating the complex pathophysiology of the heart, patient-specific, multi-scale heart simulation could successfully reproduce the response to CRT. With further verification, this technique could be a useful tool in clinical decision making.
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- Jun-Ichi Okada
- Department of Human and Engineered Environmental Studies, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Kashiwa-shi, Chiba 277-0871, Japan.
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- Department of Human and Engineered Environmental Studies, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Kashiwa-shi, Chiba 277-0871, Japan
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- Healthcare System Unit, Fujitsu Ltd., Ota-ku, Tokyo 144-8588, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Saitama Medical Center, Jichi Medical University, Saitama-shi, Saitama 330-8503, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Saitama Medical Center, Jichi Medical University, Saitama-shi, Saitama 330-8503, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Human and Engineered Environmental Studies, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Kashiwa-shi, Chiba 277-0871, Japan; Healthcare System Unit, Fujitsu Ltd., Ota-ku, Tokyo 144-8588, Japan
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- Department of Human and Engineered Environmental Studies, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Kashiwa-shi, Chiba 277-0871, Japan
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Qiu Q, Yang L, Mai JT, Yang Y, Xie Y, Chen YX, Wang JF. Acute Effects of Multisite Biventricular Pacing on Dyssynchrony and Hemodynamics in Canines With Heart Failure. J Card Fail 2017; 23:304-311. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2017.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2016] [Revised: 12/13/2016] [Accepted: 01/09/2017] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Dyssynchronous contraction of the ventricle significantly worsens morbidity and mortality in patients with heart failure (HF). Approximately one-third of patients with HF have cardiac dyssynchrony and are candidates for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). The initial understanding of dyssynchrony and CRT was in terms of global mechanics and hemodynamics, but lack of clinical benefit in a sizable subgroup of recipients who appear otherwise appropriate has challenged this paradigm. This article reviews current understanding of these cellular and subcellular mechanisms, arguing that these aspects are key to improving CRT use, as well as translating its benefits to a wider HF population.
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- Jonathan A Kirk
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Ross Research Building, Room 858, 720 Rutland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Ross Research Building, Room 858, 720 Rutland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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Objective: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has been shown to induce a structural and electrical remodeling; the data on whether left ventricle (LV) reverse remodeling is associated with restitution of intrinsic contraction pattern are unknown. In this study, we investigated the presence of improvement in left ventricular intrinsic dyssynchrony in patients with CRT. Methods: A total of 45 CRT recipients were prospectively studied. Dyssynchrony indexes including interventricular mechanical delay (IVMD) and tissue Doppler velocity opposing-wall delay (OWD) as well as QRS duration on 12-lead surface electrocardiogram were recorded before CRT device implantation. After 1 year, patients with chronic biventricular pacing were reprogramed to VVI 40 to allow the resumption of native conduction and contraction pattern. After 4–6 h of intrinsic rhythm, QRS duration and all echocardiographic measurements were recorded. Dyssynchrony was defined as IVMD >40 ms and OWD >65 ms. CRT response was defined by a ≥15% reduction in left ventricular end-systolic volume (LVESV) at a 12-month follow-up. Results: Thirty-two patients (71%) showed response to CRT. The native QRS duration reduced significantly from 150±12 ms to 138±14 ms (p<0.001), and dyssynchrony indexes showed a significant improvement only in responders. The mean OWD reduced from 86±37 ms to 50±29 ms (p<0.001), and the mean IVMD decreased from 55±22 ms to 28±22 ms (p<0.001) in responders. The reduction in LVESV was significantly correlated with ΔOWD (r=0.47, p=0.001), ΔIVMD (r=0.45, p=0.001), and ΔQRS (r=0.34, p=0.022). Conclusion: Chronic CRT significantly improves LV native contraction pattern and causes reverse remodeling in dyssynchrony.
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Kirk JA, Chakir K, Lee KH, Karst E, Holewinski RJ, Pironti G, Tunin RS, Pozios I, Abraham TP, de Tombe P, Rockman HA, Van Eyk JE, Craig R, Farazi TG, Kass DA. Pacemaker-induced transient asynchrony suppresses heart failure progression. Sci Transl Med 2017; 7:319ra207. [PMID: 26702095 DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.aad2899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Uncoordinated contraction from electromechanical delay worsens heart failure pathophysiology and prognosis, but restoring coordination with biventricular pacing, known as cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), improves both. However, not every patient qualifies for CRT. We show that heart failure with synchronous contraction is improved by inducing dyssynchrony for 6 hours daily by right ventricular pacing using an intracardiac pacing device, in a process we call pacemaker-induced transient asynchrony (PITA). In dogs with heart failure induced by 6 weeks of atrial tachypacing, PITA (starting on week 3) suppressed progressive cardiac dilation as well as chamber and myocyte dysfunction. PITA enhanced β-adrenergic responsiveness in vivo and normalized it in myocytes. Myofilament calcium response declined in dogs with synchronous heart failure, which was accompanied by sarcomere disarray and generation of myofibers with severely reduced function, and these changes were absent in PITA-treated hearts. The benefits of PITA were not replicated when the same number of right ventricular paced beats was randomly distributed throughout the day, indicating that continuity of dyssynchrony exposure is necessary to trigger the beneficial biological response upon resynchronization. These results suggest that PITA could bring the benefits of CRT to the many heart failure patients with synchronous contraction who are not CRT candidates.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jonathan A Kirk
- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
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- Advanced Clinical Biosystems Research Institute, Heart Institute and Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL 60153, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA. Advanced Clinical Biosystems Research Institute, Heart Institute and Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA
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- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
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Habigt M, Ketelhut M, Gesenhues J, Schrödel F, Hein M, Mechelinck M, Schmitz-Rode T, Abel D, Rossaint R. Comparison of novel physiological load-adaptive control strategies for ventricular assist devices. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 62:149-160. [DOI: 10.1515/bmt-2016-0073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2016] [Accepted: 09/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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AbstractTerminal heart failure (HF) is the most prevalent cause of death in the Western world and the implantation of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) has become the gold standard therapy today. Most of the actually implanted devices are driven at a constant speed (CS) regardless of the patient’s physiological demand. A new physiological controller [power ratio (PR) controller], which keeps a constant ratio between LVAD power and left ventricular power, a previous concept [preload responsive speed (PRS) controller], which adds a variable LVAD power to reach a defined stroke work, and a CS controller were compared with an unimpaired ventricle in a full heart computer simulation model. The effects of changes in preload, afterload and left ventricular contractility are displayed by global hemodynamics and ventricular pressure-volume loops. Both physiological controllers demonstrated the desired load dependency, whereas the PR controller exceeded the PRS controller in response to an increased load and contractility. Response was inferior when preload or contractility was decreased. Thus, the PR controller might lead to an increased exercise tolerance of the patient. Additional studies are required to evaluate the controllers
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