Abstract
Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has emerged as a valued nonpharmacologic therapy in patients with heart failure, reduced ejection fraction (EF), and ventricular dyssynchrony manifest as left bundle branch block. The mechanisms of benefit include remodeling of the left ventricle leading to decreased dimensions and increased EF, as well as a decrease in the severity of mitral regurgitation. This article reviews the rationale, effects, and indications for CRT, and discusses the patient characteristics that predict response and considerations for nonresponders.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 417-426 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Interventional Cardiology Clinics |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Biventricular pacing
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy
- Dyssynchrony
- Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine