Why the study?
Is transvenous left ventricular lead implantation for biventricular pacing feasible and safe in patients with advanced heart failure?
Population
116 patients with drug refractory heart failure caused by chronic left ventricular systolic dysfunction and…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
mean 15 months
Authors
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Supports feasibility of transvenous LV lead placement in advanced HF with experience; leaves open need for randomized confirmation of long-term outcomes.
Is transvenous left ventricular lead implantation for biventricular pacing feasible and safe in patients with advanced heart failure?
Transvenous left ventricular pacing through the coronary sinus is feasible and safe, with success rates improving significantly with experience and equipment advances.
Christine Alonso (2001) studied this question.
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