Effect of right bundle branch block on in-hospital mortality in patients with heart failure

Abstract Intraventricular conduction defects (IVCD) in patients with acute myocardial infarct (AMI) are predictors of a worse prognosis. When acquired they can be the result of an extensive myocardial damage. Purpose To assess the impact of IVCD, regardless of being previously known or presumed new, on in-hospital outcomes of patients with AMI with ST segment elevation (STEMI) or undetermined location. Methods From a series of patients included in the National Registry of Acute Coronary Syndrome between 10/1/2010 and 9/1/2019, were selected patients with STEMI or undetermined AMI, undergoing coronary angiography. Results 7805 patients were included: 461 (5.9%) presenting left bundle branch block (LBBB), 374 (4.8%) with right bundle branch block (RBBB) and 6970 (89.3%) with no IVCD. Clinical characteristics as well as in-hospital outcomes are described in the table 1. An unexpected worse prognosis in patients with RBBB has motivated a multivariate analysis. RBBB remained an independent predictor of in-hospital mortality (OR 1.91, 95% CI 1.04–3.50, p=0.038), along with female gender (OR 1.73, 95% CI 1.11–2.68, p=0.015), Killip Class>1 (OR 2.26, 95% CI 1.45–3.53, p<0.001), left ventricular ejection fraction <50% (OR 3.93, 95% CI 2.19–7.05, p<0.001) and left anterior descending artery as the culprit lesion (OR 1.85, 95% CI 1.16–2.91, p=0.009). Conclusion In spite of an apparent better clinical profile, in the current large series of unselected STEMI patients, the presence of RBBB is associated with the worst in-hospital outcome. RBBB doubles the risk of death, being an independent predictor of in-hospital mortality. Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding source: None

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Three dimensional echocardiography documents haemodynamic improvement by biventricular pacing in patients with severe heart failure

Heart ◽

10.1136/hrt.85.5.514 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 85 (5) ◽

pp. 514-520

Author(s):

W Y Kim ◽

P Søgaard ◽

P T Mortensen ◽

H Kjærulf Jensen ◽

A Kirstein Pedersen ◽

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Keyword(s):

Heart Failure ◽

Biventricular Pacing ◽

Three Dimensional ◽

Left Ventricular ◽

Walking Distance ◽

Short Term ◽

Bundle Branch Block ◽

Patients With Heart Failure ◽

Dimensional Echocardiography ◽

Three Dimensional Echocardiography

OBJECTIVESTo quantify the short term haemodynamic effects of biventricular pacing in patients with heart failure and left bundle branch block by using three dimensional echocardiography.DESIGNThree dimensional echocardiography was performed in 15 consecutive heart failure patients (New York Heart Association functional class III or IV) with an implanted biventricular pacing system. Six minute walk tests were performed to investigate the effect of biventricular pacing on exercise capacity. Data were acquired at sinus rhythm and after short term (2–7 days) biventricular pacing.RESULTSCompared with baseline values, biventricular pacing significantly reduced left ventricular end diastolic volume (EDV) by mean (SD) 4.0 (5.1)% (p < 0.01) and end systolic volume (ESV) by 5.6 (6.4)% (p < 0.02). Mitral regurgitant fraction was significantly reduced by 11 (12.1)% (p < 0.003) and forward stroke volume (FSV) increased by 13.9 (18.6)% (p < 0.02). Exercise capacity was significantly improved with biventricular pacing by 48.4 (43.3)% (p < 0.00001). Regression analyses showed that the percentage increase in FSV independently predicted percentage improvement in walking distance (r2 = 0.73, p < 0.0002). Both basal QRS duration and QRS narrowing predicted pacing efficacy, showing a significant correlation with %ΔEDV, %ΔESV, and %ΔFSV.CONCLUSIONSIn five of 15 consecutive patients with heart failure and left bundle branch block, biventricular pacing induced a more than 15% increase in FSV, which predicted a more than 25% increase in walking distance and was accompanied by an immediate reduction in left ventricular chamber size and mitral regurgitation.

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Regarding Bundle Branch Block in Patients With Heart Failure

The American Journal of Cardiology ◽

10.1016/j.amjcard.2008.05.041 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 102 (4) ◽

pp. 507-508

Author(s):

J. Willis Hurst

Keyword(s):

Heart Failure ◽

Bundle Branch Block ◽

Patients With Heart Failure

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A rare complication of implantable cardiac defibrillator placement

10.21203/rs.2.21549/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

João Ferreira ◽

Célia Marques Domingues ◽

Susana Isabel Costa ◽

Maria Fátima Franco Silva ◽

Lino Manuel Martins Gonçalves

Keyword(s):

Heart Failure ◽

Right Bundle Branch Block ◽

Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction ◽

Rare Complication ◽

Systolic Dysfunction ◽

Lateral Wall ◽

Left Ventricular ◽

Refractory Ascites ◽

Bundle Branch Block ◽

Block Pattern

Abstract Background Implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICD) are a popular and effective option in heart failure with left ventricular systolic dysfunction patients. Although frequently underdiagnosed, inadvertent malposition can lead to endocardial damage and thrombotic events. As ICD implants tend to increase in the following years, the recognition of their complications is critical. Case presentation The authors present a case of a 64-year-old woman with advanced heart failure and ICD malposition. This accidental discovery was denounced by the presence of a right bundle branch block pattern and later confirmed by echocardiography which showed the lead tip in contact with the mid segment of the left ventricular antero-lateral wall. As the patient hospitalisation was complicated with refractory ascites and cardiogenic shock, she underwent cardiac transplantation, with no recurrence of heart failure symptoms. Conclusions An electrocardiogram showing a right bundle branch block pattern during VVI pacing should arise the suspicion of inadvertent placement of a pacing/ICD lead. The many facets of echocardiography should be used for the diagnosis of this complication, as they were paramount in this case, as highlighted.

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