‘Optimized’ LV only pacing using a dual chamber pacemaker as a cost effective alternative to CRT

摘要

BackgroundCardiac Resynchronization therapy (CRT) remains largely under-used in developing countries owing to the high cost of therapy. In this pilot study, we explore ‘optimized’ Left Ventricle Only Pacing (LVOP) as a cost effective alternative to cardiac resynchronization therapy in selected patients with heart failure.