Regression of mitral regurgitation after cardiac resynchronization therapy in an adult with preserved left ventricular function and right ventricular pacing

Europace. 2007 Sep;9(9):768-9. doi: 10.1093/europace/eum069. Epub 2007 May 17.

Abstract

We report the case of a 60-year-old patient with preserved ventricular function and no organic mitral leaflet disease implanted with a dual-chamber pacemaker. Right ventricular pacing induced a major ventricular dyssynchrony, a severe mitral regurgitation, and symptoms of congestive heart failure. Upgrading to a biventricular device was associated with a decrease in the symptoms, the ventricular dyssynchrony, and the mitral regurgitation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Pacing, Artificial*
  • Echocardiography / methods
  • Heart Failure
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / etiology*
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / physiopathology
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / therapy*
  • Pacemaker, Artificial / adverse effects*
  • Stroke Volume
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Right / therapy
  • Ventricular Function, Left*