Upgrading right ventricular pacemakers to biventricular pacing or conduction system pacing: a systematic review and meta-analysis

N Kaza, V Htun, A Miyazawa, F Simader, B Porter… - Europace, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Guidelines recommend patients undergoing a first pacemaker implant who have even mild
left ventricular (LV) impairment should receive biventricular or conduction system pacing …

Upgrade of right ventricular pacing to cardiac resynchronization therapy in heart failure: a randomized trial

B Merkely, R Hatala, JK Wranicz, G Duray… - European Heart …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background and Aims De novo implanted cardiac resynchronization therapy with
defibrillator (CRT-D) reduces the risk of morbidity and mortality in patients with left bundle …

2024 update in heart failure

A Beghini, AM Sammartino, Z Papp… - ESC Heart …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
In the last years, major progress has occurred in heart failure (HF) management. The 2023
ESC focused update of the 2021 HF guidelines introduced new key recommendations …

Long‐term outcome after upgrade to cardiac resynchronization therapy: A propensity score‐matched analysis

S Trenson, G Voros, P Martens… - European Journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Aim Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is a cornerstone in the management of
chronic heart failure in patients with a broad or paced QRS. However, data on long‐term …

[HTML][HTML] Electrical therapies in heart failure: Evolving technologies and indications

C Linde - La Presse Médicale, 2024 - Elsevier
Device therapy for heart failure has rapidly evolved over 2 decades. The knowledge of
indications, assessment lead and device technology has expanded to include CRT, leadless …

Benefits of upgrading right ventricular to biventricular pacing in heart failure patients with atrial fibrillation

B Merkely, R Hatala, E Merkel, M Szigeti, B Veres… - Europace, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Aims Recommendations on cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) in patients with atrial
fibrillation or flutter (AF) are based on less robust evidence than those in sinus rhythm (SR) …

Evaluating the predictive value of late gadolinium enhancement assessed by cardiac magnetic resonance on sudden cardiac death in patients selected for …

R Masszi, EJ Zsigmond, R Ehrenberger… - Clinical Research in …, 2024 - Springer
Aims Late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) assessed by cardiovascular magnetic resonance
(CMR) can evaluate myocardial scar associated with a higher risk of sudden cardiac death …

The BUDAPEST trial: a good grade for upgrades in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

C Linde - European Heart Journal, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) reduces morbidity and mortality in patients with
heart failure (HF) with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and electrical dyssynchrony but …

Upgrading Right Ventricular Pacing to Cardiac Resynchronization in HFrEF Patients Improves Symptoms and Functional Outcomes

E Merkel, R Hatala, M Szigeti, W Schwertner… - JACC: Heart Failure, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Background In the BUDAPEST (Biventricular Upgrade on left ventricular reverse
remodeling and clinical outcomes in patients with left ventricular Dysfunction and intermittent …

Latest Advances in Delivery and Outcomes of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy and Conduction System Pacing

AH Maass, F Daniëls, E Roseboom, K Vernooy… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) is an established technique to improve morbidity
and mortality in selected heart failure patients. This technique has been a game changer for …