Key result
Cardiac resynchronization therapy in heart failure patients with atrial fibrillation may offer similar benefits to those in sinus rhythm for functional capacity, reverse remodeling, and survival.
Why the study?
Does cardiac resynchronization therapy improve outcomes in heart failure patients with atrial fibrillation?
Population
Heart failure patients with atrial fibrillation
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports CRT consideration in HF with AF despite underrepresentation; leaves open dedicated RCTs for confirmation.
Does cardiac resynchronization therapy improve outcomes in heart failure patients with atrial fibrillation?
This review highlights that despite being underrepresented in trials, heart failure patients with atrial fibrillation may derive similar benefits from CRT as those in sinus rhythm.
Ökmen et al. (2013) conducted a review in Heart failure with atrial fibrillation. Cardiac resynchronization therapy vs. Sinus rhythm was evaluated. Cardiac resynchronization therapy in heart failure patients with atrial fibrillation may offer similar benefits to those in sinus rhythm for functional capacity, reverse remodeling, and survival.
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