Key result
Pacing in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy is a reversible and effective treatment option with beneficial effects on left ventricular outflow tract obstruction and quality of life.
Why the study?
Does pacing improve left ventricular outflow tract obstruction and quality of life in patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?
Does pacing improve left ventricular outflow tract obstruction and quality of life in patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?
Pacing is a reversible, low-risk, and effective treatment for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy that should be considered early in management.
Pacing may benefit select HOCM patients; leaves open need for randomized trials to confirm effects.
Pacing in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy has well documented beneficial effects on left ventricular outflow tract obstruction and quality of life in a majority of patients. Responders to this therapy are usually of older age and can be identified with a temporary pacing procedure. Pacing is a reversible and effective treatment option and presents little clinical risk to the patient, and should thus be considered early on in the spectrum of treatment options.
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F. Gadler (2001) conducted a review in Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. Pacing was evaluated. Pacing in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy is a reversible and effective treatment option with beneficial effects on left ventricular outflow tract obstruction and quality of life.
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