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Electromechanical and scar characteristics at left ventricular lead implant site in the context of overall dyssynchrony with cine DENSE predict cardiac resynchronization therapy outcomes
https://doi.org/10.1186/1532-429X-16-S1-O53
© Bilchick et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2014
- Published: 16 January 2014
Keywords
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
- Late Gadolinium Enhancement
- Left Bundle Branch Block
- Mechanical Dyssynchrony
- Left Ventricular Lead
Background
In clinical patients undergoing cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), myocardial properties (mechanical, electrical, and scar-mediated) at the left ventricular (LV) lead position (LVLP) and overall LV dyssynchrony (circumferential uniformity ratio estimate [CURE, 0-1]) are of interest with respect to CRT outcomes. We sought to define the relative importance of these factors for CRT response in a clinical CMR study with longitudinal follow-up.
Methods
LV Lead Position in Scar in a Patient with Prior Myocardial Infarction.
Results
Activation Map for Onset of Contraction (Ecc) in a Patient with Left Bundle Branch Block.
Conclusions
Mechanical, electrical, and scar properties at the LVLP and overall mechanical dyssynchrony based on CURE provide highly accurate prediction of LV reverse remodeling after CRT. CMR DENSE and LGE are very useful for pre-CRT assessment of heart failure patients.
Funding
This research was supported by Dr. Bilchick's NIH K23 grant HL094761 and Dr. Holmes' R01 grant HL085160.
Authors’ Affiliations
Copyright
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