Cardiac resynchronization therapy with conduction system pacing in a long-term heart transplant recipient: A case report

Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2024 May-Jun;24(3):147-149. doi: 10.1016/j.ipej.2024.01.003. Epub 2024 Jan 9.

Abstract

We performed cardiac resynchronization therapy by means of conduction system pacing in a heart transplant patient suffering from heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and atrial fibrillation with conduction disturbance (bifascicular block and QRS >160 ms). ECG monitoring showed paroxysmal atrioventricular block. Biventricular pacing was not feasible due to the absence of a suitable coronary sinus branch for pacing. His bundle pacing was performed, and an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator was implanted due to severe left ventricular dysfunction. Cardiac allograft vasculopathy was excluded. During follow-up, the patient's left ventricular function improved, and symptoms alleviated with a high percentage of ventricular stimulation.

Keywords: Cardiac pacing; Conduction system pacing; Heart failure; Heart transplantation; Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.

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