NYMC Faculty Publications
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy for Heart Failure
DOI
10.1016/j.iccl.2017.03.010
Journal Title
Interventional Cardiology Clinics
First Page
417
Last Page
426
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2017
Department
Medicine
Abstract
Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has emerged as a valued nonpharmacologic therapy in patients with heart failure, reduced ejection fraction (EF), and ventricular dyssynchrony manifest as left bundle branch block. The mechanisms of benefit include remodeling of the left ventricle leading to decreased dimensions and increased EF, as well as a decrease in the severity of mitral regurgitation. This article reviews the rationale, effects, and indications for CRT, and discusses the patient characteristics that predict response and considerations for nonresponders.
Recommended Citation
Ojo, A., Tariq, S., Harikrishnan, P., Iwai, S., & Jacobson, J. T. (2017). Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy for Heart Failure. Interventional Cardiology Clinics, 6 (3), 417-426. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iccl.2017.03.010
Publisher's Statement
Originally published in Interventional Cardiology Clinics, 6 (3), 417-426. The original material can be found here.