Association of body mass index with cardiac resynchronization therapy intention and left ventricular lead implantation failure: insights from the NCDR implantable cardioverter-defibrillator registry

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 279-288
Author(s):  
Marin Nishimura ◽  
Gregory M. Marcus ◽  
Paul D. Varosy ◽  
Haikun Bao ◽  
Yongfei Wang ◽  
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2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Jedrzejczyk-Patej ◽  
M Mazurek ◽  
W Kowalska ◽  
M Bugajski ◽  
A Konieczny-Kozielska ◽  
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Abstract Background Over a quarter of all cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) implants are upgrades from previous devices, mainly from implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). In comparison to CRT with defibrillator (CRT-D) de novo implantation, upgrade from ICD to CRT-D carries higher risk of complications. Limited number of studies evaluated predictors of death in patients undergoing upgrade from ICD to CRT-D. Aim To determine mortality predictors and outcome in patients undergoing upgrade from ICD to CRT-D in comparison to subjects with CRT-D de novo implantation. Methods Study population consisted of 595 consecutive patients with CRT-D implanted between 2002 and 2015 in tertiary care university hospital, in a densely inhabited, urban region of Poland (480 subjects [84.3%] with CRT-D de novo implantation; 115 patients [15.7%] upgraded from ICD to CRT-D). Results The median follow-up was 1692 days (range: 457–3067). All-cause mortality in patients upgraded from ICD was significantly higher than in subjects with CRT-D implanted de novo (43.5% vs. 35.5%, P=0.045). On multivariable regression analysis, left ventricular end-systolic diameter (HR 1.07, 95% CI 1.02–1.11, P=0.002), creatinine level at baseline (HR 1.01, 95% CI 1.00–1.02, P=0.01), NYHA IV class at baseline (HR 2.36, 95% CI 1.00–5.53, P=0.049) and cardiac device-related infective endocarditis (CDRIE) during follow up (HR 2.42, 95% CI 1.02–5.75, P=0.046) were identified as independent predictors of higher mortality in patients with CRT-D upgraded from ICD. Conclusions Mortality rate in patients upgraded from ICD is higher in comparison to CRT-D de novo implanted subjects, and reaches almost 45% within 4.5 years. Left ventricular dimensions, creatinine level, high NYHA class at baseline and infective endocarditis during follow up are independent mortality predictors in patients with CRT-D upgraded from ICD.


EP Europace ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewa Jędrzejczyk-Patej ◽  
Michał Mazurek ◽  
Agnieszka Kotalczyk ◽  
Wiktoria Kowalska ◽  
Aleksandra Konieczny-Kozielska ◽  
...  

Abstract Aims  To assess and compare long-term mortality and predictors thereof in de novo cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-D) vs. upgrade from an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to CRT-D. Methods and results  Study population consisted of 595 consecutive patients with CRT-D implanted between 2002 and 2015 in a tertiary care, university hospital, in a densely inhabited, urban region of Poland [480 subjects (84.3%) with CRT-D de novo implantation; 115 patients (15.7%) upgraded from ICD to CRT-D]. In a median observation of 1692 days (range 457–3067), all-cause mortality for de novo CRT-D vs. CRT-D upgrade was 35.5% vs. 43.5%, respectively (P = 0.045). On multivariable regression analysis including all CRT recipients, the previously implanted ICD was an independent predictor for death [hazard ratio (HR) 1.58, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.10–2.29, P = 0.02]. For those, who were upgraded from ICD to CRT-D, the independent predictors for all-cause death were as follows: creatinine level (HR 1.01, 95% CI 1.00–1.02, P = 0.01), left ventricular end-systolic diameter (HR 1.07, 95% CI 1.02–1.11, P = 0.002), New York Heart Association (NYHA) IV class at baseline (HR 2.36, 95% CI 1.00–5.53, P = 0.049) and cardiac device-related infective endocarditis during follow-up (HR 2.42, 95% CI 1.02–5.75, P = 0.046). A new CRT scale (Creatinine ≥150 μmol/L; Remodelling, left ventricular end-systolic ≥59 mm; Threshold for NYHA, NYHA = IV) showed high prediction for mortality in CRT-D upgrades (AUC 0.70, 95% CI 0.59–0.80, P = 0.0007). Conclusion  All-cause mortality in patients upgraded from ICD is significantly higher compared with de novo CRT-D implantations and reaches almost 45% within 4.5 years. A new CRT scale (Creatinine; Remodelling; Threshold for NYHA) has been proposed to help survival prediction following CRT upgrade.


ESC CardioMed ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 1877-1881
Author(s):  
Valentina Kutyifa

Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) with and without a cardioverter defibrillator has emerged as a mainstream therapy for heart failure patients with drug-refractory, mild to severe symptoms, severely reduced left ventricular ejection fraction, and a prolonged QRS duration, a marker of ventricular dyssynchrony. Acute effects of CRT include the immediate improvement of left ventricular filling time, decrease in mitral regurgitation, and elimination or reduction of left ventricular intraventricular dyssynchrony, accompanied by an improvement in left ventricular contractility, wall motion score, and cardiac output. The implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a single- or dual-lead system implanted transvenously in the right ventricle. The ICD has been developed to detect and terminate life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias, and it has been tested in heart failure populations to reduce the risk of mortality. A newer technology, the subcutaneous ICD, completely eliminating the need for a transvenous right ventricular lead has recently been introduced, and current data suggest similar safety and efficacy to the transvenous ICD systems.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Masato Kimura ◽  
Kengo Kawano ◽  
Hisao Yaoita ◽  
Shigeo Kure

We herein report the successful treatment of a 4-year-old girl with left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC) who presented with incessant ventricular fibrillation at 5 months of age. An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) was implanted, and dual chamber (DDD) pacing was initiated at 7 months of age. At her 10-month follow-up, her left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) had decreased from 45% to 20% with mechanical dyssynchrony. After upgrading to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), the LVEF improved to 50%. The usefulness of CRT in pediatric LVNC has not been fully elucidated. However, our case suggests that CRT therapy may be an effective option for LVNC-induced cardiac dysfunction.


EP Europace ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
T Zaremba ◽  
B Tayal ◽  
A M Thogersen ◽  
S Riahi ◽  
P Sogaard

Abstract Background One third of patients receiving cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) do not respond to the treatment, possibly due to suboptimal lead position and persistent dyssynchronous left ventricular (LV) contraction. Purpose To assess the influence of LV lead position on improvement of contractile asymmetry and its significance for LV reverse remodeling after CRT. Methods Patients with heart failure and left bundle branch block undergoing CRT implantation were studied retrospectively. Assessment of mechanical delay within the LV was assessed using a recently developed index of contractile asymmetry (ICA). ICA was calculated as standard deviation of differences in systolic strain rate in the opposing LV walls derived from curved anatomical M-mode plots. LV was divided into 12 equally sized 30-degree sectors. Spline interpolation was used to estimate ICA in six opposing sector pairs permitting quantification of regional contractile asymmetry in the entire LV. Position of LV lead tip was assessed by thoracic computed tomography (CT). Response to CRT was defined as a reduction of LV end-systolic volume (ESV) ≥15% after 6 months. Results Study population (n= 26) consisted of 65.4% males, 68 ± 10 years, ischemic etiology in 42.3%, LV ejection fraction 24.1 ± 5.8%, QRS duration 171 ± 22 ms. CRT response was present in 18 (69.2%) patients. Pre-implantation ICA in the LV sector containing LV lead was 0.75 ± 0.24 s-1 in responders vs. 0.46 ± 0.16 s-1 in non-responders (p = 0.003). Reduction of ICA in the LV sector with LV lead was directly correlated with reduction of LV ESV after CRT (r = 0.46, p = 0.02) (Figure 1). ICA reduction in the LV sector with LV lead was -0.24 ± 0.28 s-1 in responders and -0.05 ± 0.16 s-1 in non-responders (p = 0.03). Meanwhile, reduction of ICA in the LV sectors located 60 degrees clockwise and 60 degrees counterclockwise away from the LV sector with LV lead (remote LV sectors) did not differ significantly between responders and non-responders: -0.12 ± 0.15 s-1 vs. -0.06 ± 0.1 s-1 (p = 0.28). Likewise, no significant correlation between reduction of ICA in remote LV sectors and LV ESV reduction was observed (p = 0.11). Conclusion Pre-implantation contractile asymmetry in the LV lead target area is associated with a positive response to CRT. Simultaneously, the degree of LV reverse remodeling after CRT seems to correlate with the magnitude of improvement of contractile asymmetry specifically in the region of LV lead location. Abstract Figure 1


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