Cited 34 times since 2008 (2.2 per year) source: EuropePMC Netherlands heart journal : monthly journal of the Netherlands Society of Cardiology and the Netherlands Heart Foundation, Volume 16, Issue Suppl 1, 1 1 2008, Pages S36-40 Imaging in cardiac resynchronisation therapy. Ypenburg C, van der Wall EE, Schalij MJ, Bax JJ
A substantial number of heart failure (HF) patients do not respond after cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT). Recent studies observed that assessment of intraventricular (LV) dyssynchrony may allow identification of potential responders to CRT. In addition, presence of scar tissue and venous anatomy may play a role in the selection of candidates. In this review, an extensive overview of the available LV dyssynchrony measurements is provided using different echocardiographic modalities. In addition, the value of other noninvasive techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear imaging and computed tomography for the selection of potential candidates for CRT will be discussed. (Neth Heart J 2008;16(Suppl1):S36-S40.).
