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Optimization of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy by Continuous Hemodynamic Monitoring: A Case Report.
- Source :
- Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology; Jan2004, Vol. 15 Issue 1, p94-96, 3p
- Publication Year :
- 2004
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Abstract
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. We report the case of a 55-year-old male patient with severe congestive heart failure in whom both a hemodynamic monitor and a biventricular pacemaker were implanted. The potential usefulness of the monitor to optimize AV delay and heart rate was prospectively evaluated. The AV delay associated with the lowest filling pressures recorded by the monitor was similar to the optimal AV delay as determined by standard echocardiography. Heart rates >70 beats/min acutely improved hemodynamics but were not tolerated when programmed chronically. This case illustrates that continuous hemodynamic monitoring may offer a useful tool for device tuning and treatment monitoring in cardiac resynchronization therapy. (J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol, Vol. 15, pp. 94-96, January 2004) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10453873
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 12011050
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1540-8167.2004.03208.x