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Matthew Bocchese
Matthew Bocchese

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Defining the Distance Between the His Bundle and First Septal Perforator: Implication...
Matthew Bocchese
Michael Gannon

Matthew Bocchese

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May 04, 2022
Introduction: Left bundle branch pacing (LBBP) is a developing method of native conduction pacing, but cases of injury to the septal perforator arteries during implantation have been reported. Knowing the distance between the His bundle and the first septal perforator artery can help operators implant LBBP leads more safely Methods: Using previously performed coronary CT angiography (CCTA) studies, the distance between the His bundle and the first septal perforator was measured. Results: A total of 50 CCTA studies were included. The mean distance from the His bundle to the first septal perforator (His-SP) along the line connecting the His bundle to the RV apex (His-RV apex) was 27.17 ± 7.7 mm with a range of 13.0 to 44.7 mm. The distance was greater than 2.0 cm in 90% of patients. To standardize this distance among patients with varying cardiac structures, the ratio between the His-SP distance and the His-RV Apex distance was also measured. The mean His-SP:His-RV Apex was 0.302 and the median was 0.298. 86% of patients had a ratio of greater than 0.20. Conclusion: Using this information, operators can aim to implant LBBP leads within 2.0 cm of the His bundle or 20% of the distance between the His bundle and the RV apex with minimal risk of causing vascular injury.

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