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Lauten P, Costello-Boerrigter LC, Goebel B, Gonzalez-Lopez D, Schreiber M, Kuntze T, Al Jassem M, Lapp H. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: Addressing the Subsequent Risk of Permanent Pacemaker Implantation. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2023; 10:230. [PMID: 37367395 PMCID: PMC10299451 DOI: 10.3390/jcdd10060230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
Abstract
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is now a commonly used therapy in patients with severe aortic stenosis, even in those patients at low surgical risk. The indications for TAVI have broadened as the therapy has proven to be safe and effective. Most challenges associated with TAVI after its initial introduction have been impressively reduced; however, the possible need for post-TAVI permanent pacemaker implantation (PPI) secondary to conduction disturbances continues to be on the radar. Conduction abnormalities post-TAVI are always of concern given that the aortic valve lies in close proximity to critical components of the cardiac conduction system. This review will present a summary of noteworthy pre-and post-procedural conduction blocks, the best use of telemetry and ambulatory device monitoring to avoid unnecessary PPI or to recognize the need for late PPI due to delayed high-grade conduction blocks, predictors to identify those patients at greatest risk of requiring PPI, important CT measurements and considerations to optimize TAVI planning, and the utility of the MInimizing Depth According to the membranous Septum (MIDAS) technique and the cusp-overlap technique. It is stressed that careful membranous septal (MS) length measurement by MDCT during pre-TAVI planning is necessary to establish the optimal implantation depth before the procedure to reduce the risk of compression of the MS and consequent damage to the cardiac conduction system.
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- Philipp Lauten
- Department of Cardiology, Heart Center, Zentralklinik Bad Berka, Robert-Koch-Allee 9, 99437 Bad Berka, Germany (B.G.); (H.L.)
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de Zuloaga C, Ferrari A. Electrophysiological demonstration of nonselective His-Purkinje system capture with para-Hisian pacing. J Electrocardiol 2023; 79:38-45. [PMID: 36934491 DOI: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2023.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND The adverse effects of conventional right ventricular (RV) apical pacing prompted the search for more physiological pacing sites, such as selective and nonselective His bundle pacing (HBP), a variant of nonselective HBP (para-Hisian pacing), and mid-septal pacing. However, knowledge of their true benefit on the physiology of ventricular activation, lead stability, and pacing thresholds is limited. METHODS AND RESULTS We included 152 consecutive patients (mean age 61 ± 24, 63% men) in this retrospective study. Of these, 137 patients with different bradyarrhythmias underwent active fixation lead implantation at the RV apex (n = 54), para-Hisian region (n = 66), or mid interventricular septum (n = 17). Fifteen patients with ventricular preexcitation due to an accessory pathway not undergoing pacing were included as controls. A 12‑lead ECG was recorded in all patients, and cardiac electrical synchrony was assessed using the Synchromax® cross-correlation cardiac synchrony index (CSI). RESULTS QRS duration was prolonged in all pacing sites: from 114 ± 28 to 160 ± 29 (RV apex), from 110 ± 28 to 122 ± 29 (para-Hisian), and from 121 ± 24 to 154 ± 30 (mid interventricular septum). The CSI was significantly improved only in patients undergoing para-Hisian pacing, despite a slight widening of the QRS interval. There was no difference in pacing thresholds and sensed R-wave voltage between pacing sites. Only 1 lead, implanted at the para-Hisian region (1.5%), was dislodged towards the mid septum 48 h after implantation but did not require repositioning. CONCLUSIONS QRS duration was not associated with changes in CSI, meaning that QRS width does not significantly affect electrical synchrony.
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- Claudio de Zuloaga
- Hospital Nacional Profesor Alejandro Posadas, Ecuador 1449 10ª "B" (CABA), Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Arrhythmias and Cardiac Pacing Unit, Hospital São Lucas, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Av. Ipiranga, Porto Alegre 6690, RS, Brazil
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Gupta H, Showkat HI, Aslam N, Tandon R, Wander GS, Gupta S, Anwar S, Sohil MM. Chronology of cardiac dysfunction after permanent pacemaker implantation: an observational 2 year prospective study in North India. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARRHYTHMIA 2021. [DOI: 10.1186/s42444-021-00040-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background
The purpose of this study is to evaluate cardiac functions using transthoracic echocardiography, change in lead parameters and electrocardiogram (ECG) morphology in patients undergoing permanent pacemaker implantation over a follow-up period of 6 months.
Methods
This is a prospective study in patients undergoing permanent pacemaker implantation in a tertiary care hospital. Patients undergoing permanent pacemaker implantation were enrolled for up to one year and Echocardiographic parameters (by 2 blind operators) and ECG parameters were recorded at admission (within 24 h), before discharge (within 7 days of pacemaker implantation), after 1 month (± 7 days) and after 6 months (± 7 days) of follow-up.
Results
A total of 96 patients (60.4% males and 39.6% female, mean age 66.65 years) were implanted with permanent pacemaker. The mean QRS duration was 133.18 ms and increased significantly to 146.03 ms by 6 months despite septal lead placement in majority (92%) of patients. The mean baseline ejection fraction of 51.47 decreased significantly to 47.83 by 6 months. Diastolic parameters like left atrial volume index, early to late diastolic transmitral flow velocity (E/A) and early diastolic mitral annular tissue velocity (E/e′) showed a significant increase (> 5%) from baseline by the end of first week. By the end of first month, systolic dysfunction of RV sets in with significant (> 5%) change from baseline in parameters like Right ventricle myocardial performance index, transannular plane systolic excursion and right ventricle systolic excursion velocity (RVS′).
Conclusion
We have observed that pacemaker recipients with baseline reduced left ventricle (LV) systolic functions perform significantly worse compared to those with baseline normal cardiac functions and had a higher rate of deterioration of LV function. RV dysfunction is the first abnormality that occurs, by 1 week followed by LV dysfunction which starts by 1 month and the diastolic dysfunctions precede the systolic dysfunction. QRS duration also showed a gradual increase despite septal lead placement in majority (92%) and lead parameters showed no significant change over 6 months.
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Effects of cardiac pacemakers on left ventricular volumes and function assessed by 3D echocardiography, Doppler method, and global longitudinal strain. Egypt Heart J 2021; 73:16. [PMID: 33616794 PMCID: PMC7900307 DOI: 10.1186/s43044-021-00138-9] [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: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Many previous studies reported the negative effects of right ventricular (RV) pacing on the left ventricular (LV) structure and ejection fraction. Studying pacing hemodynamics is essential to understand these detrimental effects. In this study, we tried to understand RV pacing effects on LV volumes and function using advanced tools like 3D echo and global longitudinal strain (GLS). This was a prospective study of 175 consecutive patients (LVEF>50%) presented permanent pacing. Of 175 patients, only 50 patients met study criteria, divided into two groups (single or dual pacing). LV volumes and function were assessed by full-volume 3D echocardiography and GLS before pacing, at 1-week and 6-month post-pacing. Cardiac output (COP) was calculated by pulsed wave Doppler method and 3D echo. Results Doppler method results were similar to 3D echo in calculating SV and COP. At 1-week post pacing, both groups showed a significant decrease in SV due to a drop in EDV while ESV did not change significantly. Despite the drop in SV, there was a significant increase in cardiac output (COP) due to achieving higher heart rates post-pacing. There was a significant drop in EF and GLS in both groups. At 6 months, SV continued to decrease with a corresponding decrease in COP and LVEF. This drop in SV was due to a significant increase in ESV while EDV did not show a significant change at a 6-month follow-up. Also, the drop EF and GLS became more significant. There were no significant differences between both groups regarding the changes in LV volumes (EDV, ESV, SV), LVEF or GLS throughout the study (pre-pacing, at 1-week and 6-months post pacing). However, dual-chamber pacing group provided higher heart rates and as a result higher COP than the single-chamber group. Conclusions RV pacing led to a significant drop in LV COP, ejection fraction (EF), and GLS over short- and long-term duration. Dual chamber pacing provided higher COP than a single chamber pacing. This was due to tracking the S. A node with pacing at higher heart rates not due to an increase in SV and preserving atrioventricular synchrony. Both Doppler method and 3D echo can be used to calculate SV and COP. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s43044-021-00138-9.
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Dawood M, Elsharkawy E, Abdel-Hay MA, Nawar M. Predictors of pacing induced left ventricular dysfunction and cardiomyopathy assessed by three-dimensional echocardiography and speckle tracking strain. Egypt Heart J 2021; 73:10. [PMID: 33496897 PMCID: PMC7838225 DOI: 10.1186/s43044-021-00136-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Long-term RV pacing leads to ventricular dyssynchrony, in the form of LBBB-like morphology, with subsequent detrimental effects on LV structure and function. Three-dimensional echocardiography allowed early detection of volumetric changes associated with PICMP and provided more accurate assessment of mechanical dyssynchrony. Speckle tracking strain is able to identify LV dysfunction even before any reduction in LVEF. Our aim was to study pacing effects on LV function and hemodynamics using 3D echo and speckle tracking strain. Results This was a prospective study of 175 consecutive patients without structural heart disease (LVEF > 50%) presented for permanent pacing. Full-volume 3D echocardiography done before implantation, 1 week, and 6 months together with GLS. Patients were followed for 6 months to detect incidence of PIVD (defined as reduction in LVEF > 10% but still above 50%) and PICMP (defined as decrease in LVEF by 10% from baseline in absence of other known causes of cardiomyopathy resulting in EF< 50%). PIVD and PICMP predictors and risk factors were analyzed. Only 50 patients met study criteria. Twenty-five (50%) patients developed LV systolic dysfunction; of these, 19 (38%) developed PIVD and 6 (12%) developed PICMP. Pre-implantation GLS was significantly lower in the 6 patients who subsequently developed PICMP, compared to those who developed PIVD and the preserved EF group (mean GLS − 15.50 vs. − 21.0, − 20.0 respectively; p = 0.005, 0.033, respectively). At 1 week, GLS was significantly lower in the 25 patients who subsequently developed PIVD, compared to those who did not (GLS − 13.0 vs. − 18.0, respectively; p = 0.002). A reduction of baseline GLS by 15% or more at 1 week was associated with the development of PIVD and PICMP (p = < 0.001). A wider native QRS complex was associated with PIVD and PICMP (p = 0.008, 0.018, respectively). The other predictors were found non-significant. Conclusion PICMP may be more common than previously reported and it may occur shortly after implantation. Pre-implantation GLS is a sensitive parameter for PICMP. One-week GLS, pre-implantation QRS complex width are early predictors for PICMP and PIVD before any reduction in EF. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s43044-021-00136-x.
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- Moustafa Dawood
- Cardiology and Angiology Department, Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, 21568, Egypt.
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- Cardiology and Angiology Department, Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, 21568, Egypt
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- Cardiology and Angiology Department, Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, 21568, Egypt
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- Cardiology and Angiology Department, Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, 21568, Egypt
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Lakhani I, Gong M, Wong CW, Bazoukis G, Letsas KP, Li G, Wahleed KB, Xia Y, Baranchuk A, Tse G, Leung KSK, Liu T, Chang D, International Health Informatics Study (IHIS). Does Minimizing Ventricular Pacing Reduce the Incidence of Atrial Fibrillation? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. CARDIOVASCULAR INNOVATIONS AND APPLICATIONS 2020. [DOI: 10.15212/cvia.2019.0586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background: Right ventricular pacing disrupts atrioventricular synchrony and increases the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). However, whether algorithms for minimizing ventricular pacing reduce the incidence of AF remains controversial. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review
and meta-analysis to compare the incidence of AF between minimizing ventricular pacing and conventional pacing protocols in patients with pacemakers implanted.Methods: The PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were searched up to August 1, 2017, for randomized controlled
trials that reported the incidence of AF in patients with and without the use of algorithms for minimizing ventricular pacing.Results: Eleven studies comprising 5705 participants (61% males, mean age 71 years [standard deviation 11 years]) were finally included in the analysis.
The mean follow-up duration was 24 months. Use of algorithms for minimizing ventricular pacing significantly reduced the incidence of AF, with an odds ratio of 0.74 (95% confidence interval 0.55‐1.00; P<0.05). There was moderate heterogeneity among studies (I2=63%).Conclusions:
The incidence of AF was reduced by 26% with use of algorithms for minimizing ventricular pacing. The incorporation of such algorithms in routine clinical practice should in theory lead to a decrease in AF-related morbidity and mortality.
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- Ishan Lakhani
- Laboratory of Cardiovascular Physiology, Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, People’s Republic of China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Ionic-Molecular Function of Cardiovascular Disease, Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Institute of Cardiology, Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300211, People’s Republic of China
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- Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, People’s Republic of China
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- Second Department of Cardiology, Laboratory of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Evangelismos General Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Cardiology, Laboratory of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Evangelismos General Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Division of Cardiology, Kingston General Hospital, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Ionic-Molecular Function of Cardiovascular Disease, Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Institute of Cardiology, Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300211, People’s Republic of China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Ionic-Molecular Function of Cardiovascular Disease, Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Institute of Cardiology, Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300211, People’s Republic of China
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- Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, People’s Republic of China
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Mond HG. Electrocardiographic interpretation of pacemaker algorithms enabling minimal ventricular pacing. Heart Rhythm 2020; 17:1784-1792. [PMID: 32413512 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2020.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2020] [Revised: 04/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Cardiac pacing from the apex of the right ventricle has been shown to result in left ventricular dysfunction, atrial fibrillation, and increased mortality. To counter these effects, one of the strategies developed is avoidance of ventricular pacing when not necessary, using programmable algorithms to minimize ventricular pacing. Seven algorithms are available from 5 manufacturers. Four of the manufacturers have mode conversion algorithms that pace AAI(R) but, in the presence of failed atrioventricular (AV) conduction, demonstrate algorithm-offset and convert to DDD(R) with ventricular pacing. Three manufacturers do not have mode conversion but rather AV extension to encourage AV conduction. Each of these algorithms has a unique design and, when ventricular pacing is present, will regularly schedule conduction testing to encourage AV conduction and hence algorithm-onset. All of these algorithms seem to violate the rule of AV conduction by allowing the AV delay for sensed ventricular events to be longer than for ventricular paced events. The result is frequently bizarre electrocardiographic (ECG) appearances that often are unique to the company's algorithm but also suggest pacemaker malfunction. This review highlights and illustrates the features of these algorithms as they appear on ECG, and discusses other situations that result in unintended ventricular pacing.
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- Harry G Mond
- Department of Cardiology, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; CardioScan Pty Ltd, Camberwell, Victoria, Australia.
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Kossaify A, Hamdar H. Knowing About Device Algorithms to Understand the Rhythm and Role of Managed Ventricular Pacing. CLINICAL MEDICINE INSIGHTS-CASE REPORTS 2017; 10:1179547617729651. [PMID: 28904525 PMCID: PMC5588790 DOI: 10.1177/1179547617729651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2017] [Accepted: 08/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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A 66-year-old patient with a DR pacemaker for intermittent atrioventricular block presented with an electrocardiogram (ECG) showing some P waves non followed by QRS complexes, raising suspicion of device dysfunction. The device was equipped with a special algorithm (Managed Ventricular Pacing; Medtronic), and the observed ECG tracing was a normal consequence of the function of such algorithms. Being aware of the function of specific algorithms is essential to adequately analyze rhythms.
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- Antoine Kossaify
- Electrophysiology Unit, Cardiology Division, USEK-University Hospital Notre Dame des Secours, Byblos, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Ngo A, Hassager C, Thyregod HGH, Søndergaard L, Olsen PS, Steinbrüchel D, Hansen PB, Kjærgaard J, Winther-Jensen M, Ihlemann N. Differences in left ventricular remodelling in patients with aortic stenosis treated with transcatheter aortic valve replacement with corevalve prostheses compared to surgery with porcine or bovine biological prostheses. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging 2017; 19:39-46. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/jew321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2016] [Accepted: 12/19/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Clinical impact of a new left bundle branch block following TAVI implantation: 1-year results of the TAVIK cohort. Clin Res Cardiol 2014; 104:351-62. [DOI: 10.1007/s00392-014-0791-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2014] [Accepted: 11/06/2014] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Ferrari ADL, Borges AP, Albuquerque LC, Pelzer Sussenbach C, Rosa PRD, Piantá RM, Wiehe M, Goldani MA. Cardiomyopathy induced by artificial cardiac pacing: myth or reality sustained by evidence? Braz J Cardiovasc Surg 2014; 29:402-13. [PMID: 25372916 PMCID: PMC4412332 DOI: 10.5935/1678-9741.20140104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2014] [Accepted: 08/05/2014] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
Abstract
Implantable cardiac pacing systems are a safe and effective treatment for symptomatic
irreversible bradycardia. Under the proper indications, cardiac pacing might bring
significant clinical benefit. Evidences from literature state that the action of the
artificial pacing system, mainly when the ventricular lead is located at the apex of
the right ventricle, produces negative effects to cardiac structure (remodeling,
dilatation) and function (dissinchrony). Patients with previously compromised left
ventricular function would benefit the least with conventional right ventricle apical
pacing, and are exposed to the risk of developing higher incidence of morbidity and
mortality for heart failure. However, after almost 6 decades of cardiac pacing, just
a reduced portion of patients in general would develop these alterations. In this
context, there are not completely clear some issues related to cardiac pacing and the
development of this cardiomyopathy. Causality relationships among QRS widening with a
left bundle branch block morphology, contractility alterations within the left
ventricle, and certain substrates or clinical (previous systolic dysfunction,
structural heart disease, time from implant) or electrical conditions (QRS duration,
percentage of ventricular stimulation) are still subjecte of debate. This review
analyses contemporary data regarding this new entity, and discusses alternatives of
how to use cardiac pacing in this context, emphasizing cardiac resynchronization
therapy.
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- São Lucas Hospital, Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- São Lucas Hospital, Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- São Lucas Hospital, Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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