Why the study?
Does RVOT pacing improve LVEF and wall motion performance compared to RVA pacing in patients requiring right ventricular pacing?
Population
Patients requiring right ventricular pacing, specifically discussing those with normal versus low baseline…
Comparison
Right ventricular outflow tract pacing /… vs Right ventricular apex (RVA) pacing
Design
Editorial
Follow-up
12 months (referenced study)
Authors
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RVOT pacing shows no LVEF benefit over RVA in normal baseline function; leaves open possible advantages in reduced-LVEF subgroups.
Does RVOT pacing improve LVEF and wall motion performance compared to RVA pacing in patients requiring right ventricular pacing?
Non-apical (RVOT) pacing does not provide LVEF benefits over apical pacing in patients with normal baseline LVEF, suggesting it should be reserved for those with low baseline LVEF.
Shimony et al. (2012) studied this question.