Bundle Branch Block Pattern Resolution in Non-Selective His Bundle Pacing: Effect of Programmed AV Delays

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rehan Mahmud ◽  
Stacy Kukla ◽  
Brenda Harris
Circulation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (Suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rehan Mahmud ◽  
Shakeel Jamal ◽  
Bdeth Bailey

Introduction: While acute (Ac) right bundle branch block (RBBB) may be in proximal HB (lead fixation injury) and chronic (Ch) RBBB in distal HB, they both cause terminal QRS delay. Both types of RBBB may be corrected with non-selective (NS) His bundle pacing (HBP), however the mechanism is unknown. Hypothesis: To study the role of high (5V) and low (1V) pacing voltage as well as presence of pre-excitation (in NS-HBP) in resolving Ac and chronic Ch-RBBB. Methods: Of the thirty-nine patients (27 ChRBBB and 12 AcRBBB), 25 ChRBBB and 10 AcRBBB patients showed NS-HBP at 5V and 11/25 ChRBBB and 6/12 AcRBBB patients transitioned to selective (S)-HBP at 1V. Four patients showed S-HBP at 5V and 1V. Results: 1)During NS-HBP at 5V: (In 25 ChRBBB and 10 Ac-RBBB) Complete resolution occurred 12/25ChRBBB and in all 10 AcRBBB. A partial resolution of ChRBBB occurred 13/25 ChRBBB.2. During NS-HBP at 1V: (6/14 ChRBBB and 2/4 AcRBBB showed complete resolution at 1V, remainder showed incomplete RBBB3. During S-HBP at 5V : (2 ChRBBB 2 AcRBBB) only 1 AcRBBB showed resolution of RBBB. 4. During S-HBP at 1V : All 13 ChRBBB and 8 AcRBBB did not show resolution os RBBB including 11 Ch-RBBB and 6 Ac-RBBB RBBB which resolved during 5V NS-HBP, abruptly recurred on transition to S-HBP at a mean of 2.4±0.8V. Conclusions: 1)The lack of RBBB resolution with S-HBP suggests that pacing site was proximal to site of block, however, from the same site NS-HBP either completely or incompletely resolved both Ac- and Ch-RBBB. 2) Partial resolution of RBBB in NS-HBP may be explained by right ventricular free wall pre-excitation when site of Ch-RBBB is distal.3) Complete resolution of both acute and Ch-RBBB in NS-HBP, more so at high pacing voltage, suggest that peri-Hisian tissues may behave more like a specialized conduction tract which uniquely resolves conduction block.


2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (12) ◽  
pp. 1594-1596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Gu ◽  
Yiran Hu ◽  
Wei Hua ◽  
Hongxia Niu ◽  
Xiaohong Zhou ◽  
...  

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Sen ◽  
Michael Mok ◽  
Mark Perrin

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is an effective intervention for severe aortic stenosis in patients at intermediate or high surgical risk, but damage to the native conduction system such as left bundle branch block (LBBB) may offset its benefits. New onset LBBB is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. His-bundle pacing (HBP) may be useful to treat TAVI-induced LBBB but has yet to be reported. We present the case of a 76-year-old man with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis treated with TAVI. His preoperative electrocardiogram showed sinus rhythm with a narrow QRS complex. Insertion of a CoreValve Evolut R transcatheter aortic valve was uneventful apart from the development of LBBB with a long PR interval. A dual-lead DDD pacemaker was implanted via the left cephalic vein on the following day. HV was mildly prolonged at 60 ms. Capture of the proximal His restored AV synchrony without correction of LBBB. Repositioning of the lead with capture of the left bundle branch enabled complete ventricular resynchronisation with a single lead. Our case demonstrates that LBBB in the setting of TAVI may be corrected by HBP.


2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (11) ◽  
pp. 1318-1324
Author(s):  
Pablo Moriña‐Vázquez ◽  
Maria Teresa Moraleda‐Salas ◽  
Álvaro Arce‐León ◽  
Juan Manuel Fernández‐Gómez ◽  
José Venegas‐Gamero ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (5) ◽  
pp. 030006052092349
Author(s):  
Katarína Koščová ◽  
Milan Chovanec ◽  
Jan Petrů ◽  
Lucie Šedivá ◽  
Libor Dujka ◽  
...  

His bundle pacing is a relatively new method of cardiac pacing. This method is used in patients with atrioventricular block to prevent heart failure associated with right ventricular pacing, and in patients with bundle branch block and cardiomyopathy. We report a patient with cardiomyopathy and left bundle branch block with failure of cardiac resynchronization therapy. Permanent His bundle pacing was associated with clinical improvement and improvement of parameters of cardiac function.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 1025-1029
Author(s):  
Kevin Andrew Smith ◽  
Julie Frey ◽  
Amber McKenzie ◽  
Kyle Hornsby ◽  
John Strobel

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
J De Pooter ◽  
S Calle ◽  
M Coeman ◽  
T Philipsen ◽  
P Gheeraert ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Left bundle branch block (LBBB) occurs frequently after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and is associated with increased risk of permanent pacemaker implantation, heart failure hospitalization and sudden cardiac death. This pilot study explored the feasibility of TAVR-induced LBBB correction with His bundle pacing (HBP). Methods Patients with TAVR -induced LBBB and postoperative need for permanent pacemaker implant were planned for electrophysiology study and HBP. Patients with persistent high degree AV-block were excluded. HBP was performed using the Select Secure pacing lead, delivered through a fixed curve or a deflectable sheath. Successful HBP was defined as correction of LBBB by selective or non-selective HBP with LBBB correction thresholds less than 3.5V at 1.0ms at implant. Results The study enrolled 6 patients (mean age 85±2.5 years, 50% male). Mean QRS duration was 152±10ms, PR-interval 212±12ms AH-interval 166±16ms and HV-interval 62±12ms. Successful HBP was achieved in 5/6 (83%) patients. Mean QRS duration decreased from 153±11ms to 88±14ms (p=0.002). At implantation, mean threshold for LBBB correction was 1.6±1.0V (unipolar) and 2.2±1.3V (bipolar) at 1.0ms. Periprocedural, two complete AV-blocks occurred, both spontaneously resolved by the end of the procedure. Thresholds remained stable at 1 month follow up: 1.8±1.0V (unipolar) and 2.3±1.5V (bipolar) at 1.0ms. Figure 1 Conclusion Permanent His bundle pacing can safely correct TAVR-induced LBBB in the majority of patients. Further studies are needed to assess potential benefits of His bundle pacing over conventional right ventricular pacing in this population.


Heart ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 105 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weijian Huang ◽  
Lan Su ◽  
Shengjie Wu ◽  
Lei Xu ◽  
Fangyi Xiao ◽  
...  

ObjectivesHis bundle pacing (HBP) can potentially correct left bundle branch block (LBBB). We aimed to assess the efficacy of HBP to correct LBBB and long-term clinical outcomes with HBP in patients with heart failure (HF).MethodsThis is an observational study of patients with HF with typical LBBB who were indicated for pacing therapy and were consecutively enrolled from one centre. Permanent HBP leads were implanted if the LBBB correction threshold was <3.5V/0.5 ms or 3.0 V/1.0 ms. Pacing parameters, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), left ventricular end-systolic volume (LVESV) and New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class were assessed during follow-up.ResultsIn 74 enrolled patients (69.6±9.2 years and 43 men), LBBB correction was acutely achieved in 72 (97.3%) patients, and 56 (75.7%) patients received permanent HBP (pHBP) while 18 patients did not receive permanent HBP (non-permanent HBP), due to no LBBB correction (n=2), high LBBB correction thresholds (n=10) and fixation failure (n=6). The median follow-up period of pHBP was 37.1 (range 15.0–48.7) months. Thirty patients with pHBP had completed 3-year follow-up, with LVEF increased from baseline 32.4±8.9% to 55.9±10.7% (p<0.001), LVESV decreased from a baseline of 137.9±64.1 mL to 52.4±32.6 mL (p<0.001) and NYHA Class improvement from baseline 2.73±0.58 to 1.03±0.18 (p<0.001). LBBB correction threshold remained stable with acute threshold of 2.13±1.19 V/0.5 ms to 2.29±0.92 V/0.5 ms at 3-year follow-up (p>0.05).ConclusionspHBP improved LVEF, LVESV and NYHA Class in patients with HF with typical LBBB.


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