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Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing Versus Endocardial Resynchronization in Patients with Heart Failure
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  • Juan Carlos Diaz,
  • Oriana Bastidas,
  • Julian Aristizabal,
  • Jorge Marin,
  • Cesar Niño,
  • Sebastian Moreno,
  • Luis Miguel Ruiz,
  • Manuel Cáceres-Acosta,
  • Elmer Jaraba,
  • Nestor Cabanillas,
  • Mauricio Duque
Juan Carlos Diaz
Clinica Las Vegas

Corresponding Author:jcdiaz1234@hotmail.com

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Oriana Bastidas
Clinica Las Vegas
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Julian Aristizabal
Hospital Universitario San Vicente de Paul
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Jorge Marin
Clinica Las Americas
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Cesar Niño
Clinica Somer
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Sebastian Moreno
Universidad CES
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Luis Miguel Ruiz
Universidad CES
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Manuel Cáceres-Acosta
Universidad CES
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Elmer Jaraba
Clinica Las Americas
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Nestor Cabanillas
Instituto Cardiovascular de Buenos Aires
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Mauricio Duque
Hospital Universitario San Vicente de Paul
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Abstract

Background: Left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) and endocardial resynchronization (Endo-CRT) are alternatives to biventricular pacing for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). Objective: To compare the outcomes of LBBAP vs. Endo-CRT using conventional pacing leads. Methods: Patients with heart failure (HF) undergoing CRT with LBBAP or Endo-CRT were included. The primary efficacy outcome was a composite of HF-related hospitalization and all-cause mortality. The primary safety outcome was any procedure-related complication. Secondary outcomes included procedural characteristics, electrocardiographic, and echocardiographic parameters. Results: A total of 223 patients (LBBAP n=197, Endo-CRT n=26; mean age 69±10.3 years, 32.3% female) were included. Patients in the LBBAP group had lower NYHA class, shorter preprocedural QRS durations (161 [142-183] vs. 180 [170-203] msec, p<0.001), and a lower preprocedural spironolactone use (57.4% vs. 84.6%, p=0.009) than patients in the Endo-CRT group. Fluoroscopy time was significantly shorter in patients undergoing LBBAP (11.4 [7.2-20] vs. 23 [14.2-34.5] min; p<0.001). There was no significant difference in the primary efficacy outcome between both groups (Cox proportional HR 1.21, 95% CI 0.635-2.31; p=0.56). During follow-up, patients undergoing LBBAP had a lower incidence of stroke than patients in the Endo-CRT group (0% vs. 11.5%, p=0.001). Postprocedural LVEF (35% [25-45] vs. 40% [20-55]; p=0.307) and change in LVEF (7% [0-20] vs. 11% [2-18]; p=0.384) between the LBBAP and the Endo-CRT groups, respectively. Conclusion: LBBAP and Endo-CRT using conventional leads are associated with similar clinical outcomes, as well as improvements in LVEF. Endo-CRT is associated with longer fluoroscopy times and a higher risk of stroke.
Submitted to Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
27 Feb 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
09 Sep 2024Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
18 Sep 20241st Revision Received
21 Sep 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
21 Sep 2024Submission Checks Completed
21 Sep 2024Assigned to Editor
21 Sep 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned
16 Oct 2024Editorial Decision: Accept