Non-ischemic cardiomyopathy patients derive superior mortality benefit from cardiac resynchronization therapy

Rosman, Jonathan; Dhillon, Sandeep; Mayer, Alexander; Hanon, Sam and Schweitzer, Paul (2007) Non-ischemic cardiomyopathy patients derive superior mortality benefit from cardiac resynchronization therapy. Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal, 7 (4). pp. 215-217. ISSN 0972-6292

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Abstract

Background: Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) is indicated for the treatment of advanced heart failure with severe systolic dysfunction and intraventricular conduction delay. Patient selection for this technology is vital, though it remains unclear which patients benefit most from CRT. We tested the hypothesis that patients with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy have a superior mortality benefit from CRT than ischemic cardiomyopathy patients. Methods: We evaluated 95 CRT patients to determine which factors predict mortality. Results: Patients with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy had a significantly better prognosis than patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy. Conclusion: Larger prospective studies can substantiate this finding and better delineate which patients benefit most from CRT.

EPrint Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy, Bi-ventricular pacemaker, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Mortality
Subjects:	Environment and Public Health > Public Health > Epidemiologic Measurements > Demography > Vital Statistics > Mortality -Journal Repositories > Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal Equipment and Supplies > Surgical Equipment > Artificial Organs > Pacemaker, Artificial Therapeutics > Cardiac Pacing, Artificial Investigative Techniques > Epidemiologic Methods > Data Collection > Vital Statistics > Mortality Cardiovascular Diseases > Heart Diseases
ID Code:	2712
Deposited By:	Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal
Deposited On:	11 March 2008

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