The right ventricular (RV) apex is the traditional site to provide stable and reliable chronic ventricular pacing. Interest in alternate site pacing has grown since RV apical pacing has been associated with increased ...The right ventricular (RV) apex is the traditional site to provide stable and reliable chronic ventricular pacing. Interest in alternate site pacing has grown since RV apical pacing has been associated with increased mortality and morbidity compared to normal atrio-ventricular conduction. 1-4 Alternate pacing sites include the RV septum and outflow tract.展开更多
BACKGROUND Balloon aortic valvuloplasty(BAV)is a well-established treatment modality for congenital aortic valve stenosis.AIM To evaluate the role of rapid right ventricular pacing(RRVP)in balloon stabilization during...BACKGROUND Balloon aortic valvuloplasty(BAV)is a well-established treatment modality for congenital aortic valve stenosis.AIM To evaluate the role of rapid right ventricular pacing(RRVP)in balloon stabilization during BAV on aortic regurgitation(AR)in pediatric patients.METHODS A systematic review of the MEDLINE,Cochrane Library,and Scopus databases was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines(end-of-search date:July 8,2020).The National Heart,Lung,and Blood Institute and Newcastle-Ottawa scales was utilized for quality assessment.RESULTS Five studies reporting on 72 patients were included.The studies investigated the use of RRVP-assisted BAV in infants(>1 mo)and older children,but not in neonates.Ten(13.9%)patients had a history of some type of aortic valve surgical or catheterization procedure.Before BAV,58(84.0%),7(10.1%),4(5.9%)patients had AR grade 0(none),1(trivial),2(mild),respectively.After BAV,34(49.3%),6(8.7%),26(37.7%),3(4.3%),patients had AR grade 0,1,2,and 3(moderate),respectively.No patient developed severe AR after RRVP.One(1.4%)developed ventricular fibrillation and was defibrillated successfully.No additional arrhythmias or complications occurred during RRVP.CONCLUSION RRVP can be safely used to achieve balloon stability during pediatric BAV,which could potentially decrease AR rates.展开更多
Objective: Long-term right ventricular pacing has been associated with an increased risk of heart failure and cardiomyopathy. The pathophysiology of cardiomyopathy associated with right ventricular pacing remains uncl...Objective: Long-term right ventricular pacing has been associated with an increased risk of heart failure and cardiomyopathy. The pathophysiology of cardiomyopathy associated with right ventricular pacing remains unclear. We aim to evaluate the burden and short-term outcomes of ventricular dyssynchrony after immediate permanent pacemaker implantation. Materials and Methods: This prospective cohort study examined consecutive patients who had permanent pacemaker implantation at Vajira Hospital in 2019. Left ventricular systolic function, specifically left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and echocardiographic ventricular dyssynchrony parameters were assessed. The endpoints included the prevalence of ventricular dyssynchrony, new-onset cardiomyopathy, heart failure, and death. The correlation between QRS complex duration, the burden of ventricular pacing, and echocardiographic ventricular dyssynchrony was measured. Results: Thirty-six consecutive patients underwent pacemaker implantation. The prevalence of mechanical ventricular dyssynchrony was 22.2% using the interventricular conduction delay method, 41.7% using LV pre-ejection period method, and 11.1% using the septal posterior wall motion abnormality method. Electrical ventricular dyssynchrony was 86.1% and new-onset cardiomyopathy was 17.1% after 3 months of permanent pacemaker implantation. The right ventricular pacing of more than 20% was significantly associated with cardiomyopathy (p < 0.022) and heart failure (log-rank, p = 0.049) within 3 months. But heart failure was not associated with mechanical ventricular dyssynchrony parameters (log-rank, p = 0.610;hazard ratio [HR], 1.53;95% confidence interval [CI], 0.29 - 7.96;p = 0.613 for IVMD and log-rank, p = 0.398;HR, 0.04;95% CI, 0.01 - 3316.7 for SPWMD). Conclusion: Mechanical and electrical ventricular dyssynchrony are common findings in right ventricular pacing. High-burden right ventricular pacing after 3 months of permanent pacemaker implantation is often associated with cardiomyopathy and heart failure, but mechanical and electrical ventricular dyssynchrony does not predict a short-term decline in left ventricular systolic function and heart failure.展开更多
Background:The detrimental outcomes of right ventricular pacing on left ventricular electromechanical function ultimately result in heart failure,a phenomenon termed pacing-induced cardiomyopathy(PICM)in clinical rese...Background:The detrimental outcomes of right ventricular pacing on left ventricular electromechanical function ultimately result in heart failure,a phenomenon termed pacing-induced cardiomyopathy(PICM)in clinical research.This study aimed to validate prognostic factors that can be used to identify patients with higher susceptibility to progress to the stage of cardiomyopathy before pacemaker implantation.Methods:This observational analysis enrolled 256 patients between January 2013 and June 2016,23(8.98%)of whom progressed to PICM after 1 year of follow-up.A Cox proportional hazard model was used to analyze the prognostic factors associated with PICM.Dose-response analysis was used to evaluate the relationship between significant indicators in multifactor analysis and PICM.Results:The mean values of left ventricular ejection fraction before and after pacemaker implantation in 23 patients diagnosed with PICM were 62.3%and 42.7%,respectively.Univariate analysis showed that sex,atrio-ventricular block,paced QRS duration,and ventricular pacing percentage were significantly associated with PICM.In the multivariate analysis,male sex(hazard ratio:1.20,95%confidence interval[CI]:1.09-1.33,P<0.005),paced QRS duration(hazard ratio:1.95 per 1 ms increase,95%CI:1.80-2.12,P<0.001),and ventricular pacing percentage(hazard ratio:1.65 per 1%increase,95%CI:1.51-1.79,P<0.001)were independent prognostic factors associated with the development of PICM.The ventricular pacing percentage and paced QRS duration level defined by the dose-response analysis were positively associated with PICM(P<0.05).Conclusions:Our findings indicated that paced QRS duration and ventricular pacing percentage were the most sensitive prognostic factors for PICM.展开更多
Background The study was to access the feasibility and effectiveness of permanent left bundle branch pacing(LBBP)in patients with bradycardia after cardiac surgery,in comparison with conventional right ventricular out...Background The study was to access the feasibility and effectiveness of permanent left bundle branch pacing(LBBP)in patients with bradycardia after cardiac surgery,in comparison with conventional right ventricular outflow tract septal pacing(RVOSP).Methods A total of 50 patients with cardiac surgery who underwent permanent pacemaker implantation(PPI)were enrolled,21 patients underwent LBBP(LBBP group)and 29 patients underwent RVOSP(RVOSP group).Pacing electrical parameters,QRS duration(QRSd),echocardiographic measurements,lead and device related complications were obtained at procedure and during follow-ups.Results There were no statistically significant differences between the LBBP group and the RVOSP group at procedure and at the twelfth month’s follow-up in pacing thresholds(0.64±0.16 V vs.0.63±0.22 V)and(0.91±0.28 V vs.0.85±0.20 V),R-wave amplitude(16.68±4.52 mV vs.15.09±4.53 mV)and(14.41±8.65 mV vs.12.65±6.17 mV),pacing impedances(719.24±152.65Ωvs.639.13±177.04Ω)and(534.01±96.92Ωvs.499.18±77.87Ω).But the average ventricular pacing percentage(VP%)at the first month’s follow-up(81.96±32.06%vs.58.37±42.96%)and at the twelfth month’s follow-up(84.65±35.84%vs.53.57±38.47%)showed significant difference between two groups(P<0.05);The LBBP group produced narrower QRSd(121.13±23.91 ms)than the RVOSP group(158.00±9.69 ms)(P=0.011).There were no significant differences between the LBBP group and the RVOSP group at pre-procedure and at the twelfth month’s follow-up in echocardiographic parameters,which included left ventricular end-diastolic dimension(LVEDD)(48.76±7.08 mm vs.47.34±6.91 mm)and(50.58±10.33 mm vs.45.97±7.11 mm),left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)(58.33±12.64%vs.61.50±8.40%)and(55.85±16.35%vs.61.50±10.52%),and area of tricuspid regurgitation(TR)(2.79±3.65 cm2 vs.2.85±2.26 cm2)and(3.09±2.34 cm2 vs.2.95±1.92 cm2).No lead and device related complication was observed during follow-ups.Conclusions LBBP is feasible and effective in patients with bradycardia after cardiac surgery.LBBP produces narrow QRSd,which may be a preferred pacing strategy for patients after cardiac surgery.[S Chin J Cardiol 2021;22(1):13-20]展开更多
文摘The right ventricular (RV) apex is the traditional site to provide stable and reliable chronic ventricular pacing. Interest in alternate site pacing has grown since RV apical pacing has been associated with increased mortality and morbidity compared to normal atrio-ventricular conduction. 1-4 Alternate pacing sites include the RV septum and outflow tract.
文摘BACKGROUND Balloon aortic valvuloplasty(BAV)is a well-established treatment modality for congenital aortic valve stenosis.AIM To evaluate the role of rapid right ventricular pacing(RRVP)in balloon stabilization during BAV on aortic regurgitation(AR)in pediatric patients.METHODS A systematic review of the MEDLINE,Cochrane Library,and Scopus databases was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines(end-of-search date:July 8,2020).The National Heart,Lung,and Blood Institute and Newcastle-Ottawa scales was utilized for quality assessment.RESULTS Five studies reporting on 72 patients were included.The studies investigated the use of RRVP-assisted BAV in infants(>1 mo)and older children,but not in neonates.Ten(13.9%)patients had a history of some type of aortic valve surgical or catheterization procedure.Before BAV,58(84.0%),7(10.1%),4(5.9%)patients had AR grade 0(none),1(trivial),2(mild),respectively.After BAV,34(49.3%),6(8.7%),26(37.7%),3(4.3%),patients had AR grade 0,1,2,and 3(moderate),respectively.No patient developed severe AR after RRVP.One(1.4%)developed ventricular fibrillation and was defibrillated successfully.No additional arrhythmias or complications occurred during RRVP.CONCLUSION RRVP can be safely used to achieve balloon stability during pediatric BAV,which could potentially decrease AR rates.
文摘Objective: Long-term right ventricular pacing has been associated with an increased risk of heart failure and cardiomyopathy. The pathophysiology of cardiomyopathy associated with right ventricular pacing remains unclear. We aim to evaluate the burden and short-term outcomes of ventricular dyssynchrony after immediate permanent pacemaker implantation. Materials and Methods: This prospective cohort study examined consecutive patients who had permanent pacemaker implantation at Vajira Hospital in 2019. Left ventricular systolic function, specifically left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and echocardiographic ventricular dyssynchrony parameters were assessed. The endpoints included the prevalence of ventricular dyssynchrony, new-onset cardiomyopathy, heart failure, and death. The correlation between QRS complex duration, the burden of ventricular pacing, and echocardiographic ventricular dyssynchrony was measured. Results: Thirty-six consecutive patients underwent pacemaker implantation. The prevalence of mechanical ventricular dyssynchrony was 22.2% using the interventricular conduction delay method, 41.7% using LV pre-ejection period method, and 11.1% using the septal posterior wall motion abnormality method. Electrical ventricular dyssynchrony was 86.1% and new-onset cardiomyopathy was 17.1% after 3 months of permanent pacemaker implantation. The right ventricular pacing of more than 20% was significantly associated with cardiomyopathy (p < 0.022) and heart failure (log-rank, p = 0.049) within 3 months. But heart failure was not associated with mechanical ventricular dyssynchrony parameters (log-rank, p = 0.610;hazard ratio [HR], 1.53;95% confidence interval [CI], 0.29 - 7.96;p = 0.613 for IVMD and log-rank, p = 0.398;HR, 0.04;95% CI, 0.01 - 3316.7 for SPWMD). Conclusion: Mechanical and electrical ventricular dyssynchrony are common findings in right ventricular pacing. High-burden right ventricular pacing after 3 months of permanent pacemaker implantation is often associated with cardiomyopathy and heart failure, but mechanical and electrical ventricular dyssynchrony does not predict a short-term decline in left ventricular systolic function and heart failure.
文摘Background:The detrimental outcomes of right ventricular pacing on left ventricular electromechanical function ultimately result in heart failure,a phenomenon termed pacing-induced cardiomyopathy(PICM)in clinical research.This study aimed to validate prognostic factors that can be used to identify patients with higher susceptibility to progress to the stage of cardiomyopathy before pacemaker implantation.Methods:This observational analysis enrolled 256 patients between January 2013 and June 2016,23(8.98%)of whom progressed to PICM after 1 year of follow-up.A Cox proportional hazard model was used to analyze the prognostic factors associated with PICM.Dose-response analysis was used to evaluate the relationship between significant indicators in multifactor analysis and PICM.Results:The mean values of left ventricular ejection fraction before and after pacemaker implantation in 23 patients diagnosed with PICM were 62.3%and 42.7%,respectively.Univariate analysis showed that sex,atrio-ventricular block,paced QRS duration,and ventricular pacing percentage were significantly associated with PICM.In the multivariate analysis,male sex(hazard ratio:1.20,95%confidence interval[CI]:1.09-1.33,P<0.005),paced QRS duration(hazard ratio:1.95 per 1 ms increase,95%CI:1.80-2.12,P<0.001),and ventricular pacing percentage(hazard ratio:1.65 per 1%increase,95%CI:1.51-1.79,P<0.001)were independent prognostic factors associated with the development of PICM.The ventricular pacing percentage and paced QRS duration level defined by the dose-response analysis were positively associated with PICM(P<0.05).Conclusions:Our findings indicated that paced QRS duration and ventricular pacing percentage were the most sensitive prognostic factors for PICM.
文摘Background The study was to access the feasibility and effectiveness of permanent left bundle branch pacing(LBBP)in patients with bradycardia after cardiac surgery,in comparison with conventional right ventricular outflow tract septal pacing(RVOSP).Methods A total of 50 patients with cardiac surgery who underwent permanent pacemaker implantation(PPI)were enrolled,21 patients underwent LBBP(LBBP group)and 29 patients underwent RVOSP(RVOSP group).Pacing electrical parameters,QRS duration(QRSd),echocardiographic measurements,lead and device related complications were obtained at procedure and during follow-ups.Results There were no statistically significant differences between the LBBP group and the RVOSP group at procedure and at the twelfth month’s follow-up in pacing thresholds(0.64±0.16 V vs.0.63±0.22 V)and(0.91±0.28 V vs.0.85±0.20 V),R-wave amplitude(16.68±4.52 mV vs.15.09±4.53 mV)and(14.41±8.65 mV vs.12.65±6.17 mV),pacing impedances(719.24±152.65Ωvs.639.13±177.04Ω)and(534.01±96.92Ωvs.499.18±77.87Ω).But the average ventricular pacing percentage(VP%)at the first month’s follow-up(81.96±32.06%vs.58.37±42.96%)and at the twelfth month’s follow-up(84.65±35.84%vs.53.57±38.47%)showed significant difference between two groups(P<0.05);The LBBP group produced narrower QRSd(121.13±23.91 ms)than the RVOSP group(158.00±9.69 ms)(P=0.011).There were no significant differences between the LBBP group and the RVOSP group at pre-procedure and at the twelfth month’s follow-up in echocardiographic parameters,which included left ventricular end-diastolic dimension(LVEDD)(48.76±7.08 mm vs.47.34±6.91 mm)and(50.58±10.33 mm vs.45.97±7.11 mm),left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)(58.33±12.64%vs.61.50±8.40%)and(55.85±16.35%vs.61.50±10.52%),and area of tricuspid regurgitation(TR)(2.79±3.65 cm2 vs.2.85±2.26 cm2)and(3.09±2.34 cm2 vs.2.95±1.92 cm2).No lead and device related complication was observed during follow-ups.Conclusions LBBP is feasible and effective in patients with bradycardia after cardiac surgery.LBBP produces narrow QRSd,which may be a preferred pacing strategy for patients after cardiac surgery.[S Chin J Cardiol 2021;22(1):13-20]
