ReviewArrhythmia & electrophysiology review2026
Impact of Right Ventricular Pacing Sites on Right Ventricular Function: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
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4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Pacing-Induced Cardiomyopathy in Leadless and Transvenous Pacemakers: A Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression.Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE · 2026Pooled it
- Leadless Pacing for Delayed Heart Block After Transcatheter Tricupid Valve Replacement.JACC. Case reports · 2026Article
- Beyond Ventricular Pacing: Is Atrial Cardiomyopathy a Determinant of Clinical Outcome after Pacemaker Implantation?Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia · 2026Article
- Single-shot AF ablation, Leadless pacemakers and LAAO are EP, not IC procedures.Indian pacing and electrophysiology journalReview
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Abstract
Background: Conventional transvenous dual-chamber pacemakers may have deleterious effects on the left ventricle, such as pacing-induced cardiomyopathy for those with a high pacing burden. Although the effect of right ventricular (RV) pacing on left ventricular function has been well studied, its impact on RV remodelling and function is not well established. Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis were constructed according to PRISMA guidelines. We searched Embase, PubMed and SCOPUS using MeSH terms, associated keywords and Boolean operators from inception to March 2024. Relevant studies reported on at least one component of RV function following RV pacing, including: change in RV ejection fraction (RVEF), pulmonary artery systolic pressure (sPAP), tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE), RV volume, tissue Doppler-derived tricuspid lateral annular systolic velocity (S'), 2D fractional area change (FAC), RV index of myocardial performance (RIMP) and tricuspid regurgitation. Results: In all, 18 studies, enrolling 1,220 patients, were examined to analyse the effect of RV pacing on RV echocardiographic parameters. The meta-analysis revealed that RV pacing influenced several echocardiographic parameters. RVEF showed a pooled mean difference of 2.28% (95% CI [-1.2818, 5.8385]; p=0.21), whereas TAPSE (-0.0444 cm; 95% CI [-0.1976, 0.1089]; p=0.57) and RIMP (-0.0714; 95% CI [-0.2888, 0.1459]; p=0.52) exhibited small, non-significant reductions in pooled mean difference. In contrast, S' pooled mean difference decreased significantly (-1.3522 cm/s; 95% CI [-2.3647, -0.3396]; p=0.0089), but there were no significant changes in FAC% (-0.1208 %; 95% CI [-3.6630, 3.4215]; p=0.95) or sPAP (3.7282 mmHg; 95% CI [-6.0651, 13.5216]; p=0.46) pooled mean difference. Heterogeneity was high across all RV function parameters examined, with I² values exceeding 89%. Length of treatment was not significantly associated with changes in RVEF (p=0.21), TAPSE (p=0.53), S' (p=0.22), or FAC% (p=0.68), but significantly influenced RIMP (p=0.01). Site of pacing significantly affected TAPSE (p=0.0198), S' (p=0.0124), FAC% (p=0.0014) and sPAP (p=0.0006). Apical pacing was consistently associated with the worst outcomes across parameters, including the greatest negative impact on TAPSE, S' and sPAP, whereas left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) generally showed better outcomes, including the least impact on sPAP. Conclusion: RV pacing is associated with significant reductions in S' and notable effects on other echocardiographic parameters, with heterogeneity largely driven by the site of pacing. Apical pacing had the most detrimental effects across multiple parameters, whereas LBBAP was generally associated with better outcomes. Further studies are needed to address residual heterogeneity and examine additional covariates.
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