Why the study?
Is permanent left ventricular pacing via the transvenous route feasible and effective in patients with severe LV dysfunction and drug-refractory heart failure?
Population
47 patients with severe LV dysfunction and drug-refractory heart failure.
Comparison
Permanent left ventricular pacing using leads… vs Nonspecific unipolar leads compared to leads…
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
10.2 +/- 8.7 months
Authors
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Supports feasibility of targeted LV leads in refractory HF; leaves open need for randomized confirmation before practice change.
Is permanent left ventricular pacing via the transvenous route feasible and effective in patients with severe LV dysfunction and drug-refractory heart failure?
Permanent left ventricular pacing via the transvenous route is feasible and provides stable long-term pacing parameters, particularly when using leads specifically designed for the coronary sinus.
Daubert et al. (1998) studied this question.
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