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ArticleJournal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology : an international journal of arrhythmias and pacing2021

Single- and multi-site pacing strategies for optimal cardiac resynchronization therapy: impact on device longevity and therapy cost.

Antonio D'Onofrio, Matteo Bertini, Tommaso Infusino, Girolamo D'Arienzo, Laura Cipolletta, Valter Bianchi, Giovanni Licciardello, Gianluca Savarese, Giovanni Russo, Danilo Ricciardi and 7 more

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Article in Journal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology : an international journal of arrhythmias and pacing, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Antonio D'OnofrioUnità Operativa di Elettrofisiologia, Studio e Terapia delle Aritmie, Azienda Ospedaliera dei Colli - Monaldi, Via Leonardo Bianchi, 1, 80131, Naples, Italy. donofrioant@iol.it.
Matteo BertiniS. Anna University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy.
Tommaso InfusinoS. Anna Hospital, Catanzaro, Italy.
Girolamo D'ArienzoOspedali Riuniti University Hospital, Foggia, Italy.
Laura CipollettaMarche Polytechnic University, Ancona, Italy.
Valter BianchiUnità Operativa di Elettrofisiologia, Studio e Terapia delle Aritmie, Azienda Ospedaliera dei Colli - Monaldi, Via Leonardo Bianchi, 1, 80131, Naples, Italy.
Giovanni LicciardelloOspedale E. Muscatello, Augusta, Italy.
Gianluca SavareseOspedale S. Giovanni Battista, Foligno, Italy.
Giovanni RussoOspedale San Leonardo, Castellammare di Stabia, Naples, Italy.
Danilo RicciardiCampus Biomedico, Roma, Italy.
Michele ManzoOspedali Riuniti San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona, Salerno, Italy.
Francesca FabbriOspedale Infermi, Rimini, Italy.
Pasquale NotarstefanoOspedale S. Donato, Arezzo, Italy.
Luca SantiniOspedale Giovan Battista Grassi, Ostia lido, Rome, Italy.
Monica CampariBoston Scientific, Milan, Italy.
Sergio ValsecchiBoston Scientific, Milan, Italy.
Giovanni Battista ForleoOspedale Luigi Sacco, Milan, Italy.

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backgroundMultiple left ventricular pacing strategies have been suggested for improving response to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). However, these programming strategies may sometimes entail accepting configurations with high pacing threshold and accelerated battery drain. We assessed the feasibility of predefined pacing programming protocols, and we evaluated their impact on device longevity and their cost-impact.

methodsWe estimated battery longevity in 167 CRT-D patients based on measured pacing parameters according to multiple alternative programming strategies: single-site pacing associated with lowest threshold, non-apical location, longest interventricular delay, and pacing from two electrodes. To determine the economic impact of each programming strategy, we applied the results of a model-based cost analysis using a 15-year time horizon.

resultsSelecting the electrode with the lowest threshold resulted in a median device longevity of 11.5 years. Non-apical pacing and interventricular delay maximization were feasible in most patients and were obtained at the price of a few months of battery life. Device longevity of > 10 years was preserved in 87% of cases of non-apical pacing and in 77% on pacing at the longest interventricular delay. The mean reduction in battery life when the second electrode was activated was 1.5 years. Single-site pacing strategies increased the therapy cost by 4-6%, and multi-site pacing by 12-13%, in comparison with the lowest-cost scenario.

conclusionsModern CRT-D systems ensure effective pacing and allow multiple optimization strategies for maximizing service life or for enhancing effectiveness. Single- or multi-site pacing strategies can be implemented without compromising device service life and at an acceptable increase in therapy cost.

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Cardiac Resynchronization TherapyHeart FailureCardiac Resynchronization Therapy DevicesHumansTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeApexCostCRTLongevityQuadripolar

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