March 24, 2005European Heart Journal
How to predict response to cardiac resynchronization therapy?The opinions expressed in this article are not necessarily those of the Editors of the European Heart Journal or of the European Society of Cardiology.
Why the study?
What are the best electrocardiographic and echocardiographic predictors of a positive response to cardiac resynchronization therapy in advanced heart failure?
Population
Patients with advanced/end-stage heart failure undergoing cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT)
Design
Editorial
Authors
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Implication
This editorial highlights that while baseline QRS duration is a poor predictor of CRT response, QRS shortening post-implantation and echocardiographic assessment of LV dyssynchrony offer better predictive value.
Structured PICO
What are the best electrocardiographic and echocardiographic predictors of a positive response to cardiac resynchronization therapy in advanced heart failure?
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Population
Patients with advanced/end-stage heart failure undergoing cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT)
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Intervention
Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT)
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Outcome
Response to CRT (clinical improvement and left ventricular reverse remodelling)
This editorial highlights that while baseline QRS duration is a poor predictor of CRT response, QRS shortening post-implantation and echocardiographic assessment of LV dyssynchrony offer better predictive value.
Cite This Study
Bax et al. (2005) studied this question.