Predictors for restoration of normal left ventricular function in response to cardiac resynchronization therapy measured at time of implantation

Laura Vitali Serdoz, Elisabetta Daleffe, Marco Merlo, Massimo Zecchin, Giulia Barbati, Domenico Pecora, Bruno Pinamonti, Cecilia Fantoni, Pierpaolo Lupo, Andrea Di Lenarda, Gianfranco Sinagra, Riccardo Cappato

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Abstract

There are no parameters predicting the individual probability of "full response" to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). The aim of this work was to find prognostic factors of full clinical and echocardiographic responses (i.e., 75% probability of restoration of normal LVEF. In conclusion, our nomogram using a combination of cause, baseline QRS width, and degree of QRS shortening in response to CRT allows assessment of individual probability of full response. This observation awaits further confirmation from larger series.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)75-80
Number of pages6
JournalThe American Journal of Cardiology
Volume108
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 1 2011

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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