Medical Dialogues

Conduction System Pacing Inferior to BiVP for Outcomes in HFrEF with LBBB, Finds Study

Cardiac resynchronization therapy is a key treatment for patients with HFrEF and electrical dyssynchrony, such as LBBB. While ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Left Bundle Branch Block May Be Key Indicator of Progressive Heart Failure

LBBB is linked to electrical abnormalities, causing inefficient heart pumping, dilation, and systolic dysfunction. The study found LBBB associated with increased heart failure risk, surpassing other ...
Medical Dialogues

LBBP bests BiVP in Reducing Death or HF Hospitalization in LBBB with Severe LVEF Reduction: JAMA

The study showed that LBBP significantly reduced the risk of death or hospitalization for heart failure compared with BiVP in patients with severely reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF).
The Cardiology Advisor

New LBBB After TAVR Linked to Increased 1-Year Mortality and Readmission

New-onset LBBB following TAVR is associated with increased 1-year mortality, rehospitalization, and permanent pacemaker implantation.
TCTMD

Post-TAVI Conduction Abnormalities: EP Study, Registry Data Provide Snapshots

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Conduction abnormalities like complete heart block (CHB) and left bundle branch block (LBBB) remain common in today’s TAVI patients, with some facing pacemaker implantation or even ...
TCTMD

CRT Patients Fare Better With LBB Area vs Biventricular Pacing

SAN DIEGO, CA—Left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) is associated with better outcomes than biventricular (BiV) pacing among patients with an LVEF of 50% or less requiring cardiac resynchronization ...