Comparison of Hemodynamic versus Dyssynchrony Assessment for Interventricular Delay Optimization with Echocardiography in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
Adelina DoltraBàrbara VidalEtelvino SilvaLluı́s MontDavid TamboreroM. CastelJosé Marı́a TolosanaAntonio BerruezoJosép BrugadaMarta Sitges
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Background: Best practice for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) device optimization is not established. This study compared Tissue Doppler Imaging (TDI) to study left ventricular (LV) synchrony and left ventricular outflow tract velocity‐time integral (LVOT VTI) to assess hemodynamic performance. Methods: LVOT VTI and LV synchrony were tested in 50 patients at three interventricular (VV) delays (LV preactivation at −30 ms, simultaneous biventricular pacing, and right ventricular preactivation at +30 ms), selecting the highest VTI and the greatest degree of superposition of the displacement curves, respectively, as the optimum VV delay. Results: In 39 patients (81%), both techniques agreed (Kappa = 0.65, p < 0.0001) on the optimum VV delay. LV preactivation (VV − 30) was the interval most frequently chosen. Conclusions: Both TDI and LVOT VTI are useful CRT programming methods for VV optimization. The best hemodynamic response correlates with the best synchrony. In most patients, the optimum VV interval is LV preactivation. (PACE 2011; 34:984–990)Keywords:
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Background: Mechanical left ventricular (LV) dyssynchrony, as determined by tissue Doppler imaging (TDI), predicts response to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). However, changes in TDI mechanical dyssynchrony after CRT implantation have only limited investigation. Our objective was to detect changes in the extent and location of TDI mechanical dyssynchrony pre- and post-CRT, and to explore their relationship in response to CRT. Methods: Thirty-nine consecutive patients undergoing CRT implantation for chronic heart failure underwent TDI analysis pre-CRT and up to 12 months post-CRT. Regional dyssynchrony was determined by the time to systolic peak velocity of opposing LV walls. Dyssynchrony was defined as a difference in time to peak contraction of >105 msec. Two patients were excluded, as suitable coronary venous access was not available. Results: Of the 37 patients, 28 (76%) had significant mechanical dyssynchrony pre-CRT. Of those with dyssynchrony, 18 (64%) had septal delay and 10 (36%) had LV free wall delay. Post-CRT, 29 (78%) patients had significant mechanical dyssynchrony, 17 (59%) with septal delay, and 12 (41%) with LV free wall delay. There was no difference in both the amount of dyssynchrony (P = 0.8) or the location of the dyssynchrony (P = 0.5), before and after CRT, even though 28 (76%) were considered responders based on symptomatic and echocardiographic parameters. Conclusion: The TDI-derived dyssynchrony does not change with CRT despite significant symptomatic and echocardiographic improvement in cardiac function. The TDI is of limited utility for monitoring response to CRT. (Echocardiography 2011;28:961-967)
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Purpose of review Cardiac resynchronization therapy is a nonpharmacological treatment option in patients with heart failure and left bundle branch block but response rates are still disappointing. Recent findings Extent of mechanical left ventricular asynchrony as detected by tissue Doppler imaging has emerged as an independent predictor of outcome to CRT. In addition, long-term therapy delivery may be further improved through optimized lead positioning and pacemaker programming. Summary Tissue Doppler imaging should be included in the evaluation of potential CRT candidates but standardized evaluation criteria have not yet been provided.
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