Abstract 15142: Left Bundle Branch Pacing, Procedure Characteristics, Feasibility and Long-term Safety: Insights From a Large Sample Single Center Study
Introduction: Left bundle branch pacing (LBBP) is a novel pacing method and has been proven to have low and stable pacing thresholds. However, data on large numbers of patients with long-term follow-up is still needed to evaluate its feasibility and safety. Hypothesis: To evaluate the feasibility and safety of LBBP in a large sample with long-term follow up. Methods: This study prospectively enrolled 632 consecutive patients with left bundle branch block, AV block or sick sinus syndrome with attempted LBBP from April 2017 to July 2019. Pacing parameters, ECG, echocardiographic measurements, complications were assessed at implant, and during follow-up of 1, 6, 12 and 24 months. Results: LBBP was successful in 618/632 (97.8%) patients according to the strict criteria for LBB capture. Mean follow-up time was 17.8±6.9 months. LBB capture threshold at implant was 0.65±0.27 [email protected] and 0.71±0.35 [email protected] at 2-year follow-up (n=166). Left ventricular ejection fraction were improved in QRS≥120ms and <120ms groups (60.62±14.22% vs. 63.95±11.29 %, p<0.001; 49.77±17.58 % vs. 58.58±12.79 %, p<0.001; respectively). The number of patients with moderate and sever tricuspid regurgitation decreased at 1-year (120 to 66;28 to 16; respectively). Permanent right bundle branch injury occurred in 55 (8.9%) patients. LBB capture threshold increased greater than 2 V in 6 patients, loss of capture in 2 patients, two lead dislodgements requiring operative revision within 1 month after implantation during 2-years follow-up. Conclusions: Feasibility and safety of LBBP were confirmed by this large sample size and long-term follow-up study. It is a reliable physiologic method for standards pacing indications.