Cited 7 times since 2009 (0.5 per year) source: EuropePMC Europace : European pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac electrophysiology : journal of the working groups on cardiac pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac cellular electrophysiology of the European Society of Cardiology, Volume 11 Suppl 5, 1 1 2009, Pages v32-9 The role of non-invasive imaging in patient selection. Van de Veire NR, Delgado V, Schuijf JD, van der Wall EE, Schalij MJ, Bax JJ
Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an established therapy for patients with advanced heart failure, depressed left ventricular (LV) function and wide QRS complex. A substantial amount of patients do not respond to CRT. Recent studies suggest that assessment of mechanical dyssynchrony may allow identification of potential CRT responders. In addition, presence of scar tissue and venous anatomy may play a role in the selection of candidates. This article summarizes the role of non-invasive cardiac imaging modalities addressing these issues in the selection of CRT candidates.
