Loading...
2 results
Search Results
Now showing 1 - 2 of 2
- Triple-site pacing for cardiac resynchronization in permanent atrial fibrillation : acute phase results from a prospective observational studyPublication . Marques, Pedro; Menezes, Miguel Nobre; Lima da Silva, Gustavo; Bernardes, Ana; Magalhaes, Andreia; Cortez-Dias, Nuno; Carpinteiro, Luis A.; Sousa, João Carvalho de; Pinto, Fausto J.Introduction and Aim: Multi-site pacing is emerging as a new method for improving response to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), but has been little studied, especially in patients with atrial fibrillation. We aimed to assess the effects of triple-site (Tri-V) vs. biventricular (Bi-V) pacing on hemodynamics and QRS duration. Methods: This was a prospective observational study of patients with permanent atrial fibrillation and ejection fraction <40% undergoing CRT implantation (n=40). One right ventricular (RV) lead was implanted in the apex and another in the right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) septal wall. A left ventricular (LV) lead was implanted in a conventional venous epicardial position. Cardiac output (using the FloTracTM VigileoTM system), mean QRS and ejection fraction were calculated. Results: Mean cardiac output was 4.81±0.97 l/min with Tri-V, 4.68±0.94 l/min with RVOT septal and LV pacing, and 4.68±0.94 l/min with RV apical and LV pacing (p<0.001 for Tri-V vs. both BiV). Mean pre-implantation QRS was 170±25 ms, 123±18 ms with Tri-V, 141±25 ms with RVOT septal pacing and LV pacing and 145±19 with RV apical and LV pacing (p<0.001 for Tri-V vs. both BiV and pre-implantation). Mean ejection fraction was significantly higher with Tri-V (30±11%) vs. Bi-V pacing (28±12% with RVOT septal and LV pacing and 28±11 with RV apical and LV pacing) and pre-implantation (25±8%). Conclusion: Tri-V pacing produced higher cardiac output and shorter QRS duration than Bi-V pacing. This may have a significant impact on the future of CRT.
- Heart disease and pregnancy : state of the artPublication . Guimarães, Tatiana; Magalhaes, Andreia; Veiga, Arminda; Fiuza, Manuela; Ávila, Walkíria; Pinto, Fausto J.The association between heart disease and pregnancy is increasingly prevalent. Although most women with heart disease tolerate the physiological changes of pregnancy, there are heart conditions that manifest for the first time during pregnancy and others that totally contraindicate a pregnancy. It is therefore important to establish multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the management of women with heart disease who intend to become, or who already are, pregnant. The aim of this article is to systematically review current knowledge on the approach to women with high-risk cardiovascular disease during pregnancy.