TY - JOUR
T1 - Predictors of response to cardiac resynchronization therapy
T2 - A systematic review
AU - Rickard, John
AU - Michtalik, Henry
AU - Sharma, Ritu
AU - Berger, Zackary
AU - Iyoha, Emmanuel
AU - Green, Ariel R.
AU - Haq, Nowreen
AU - Robinson, Karen A.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 Elsevier Ireland Ltd
Copyright:
Copyright 2017 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
PY - 2016/12/15
Y1 - 2016/12/15
N2 - Background Multiple studies have sought to determine variables associated with improved “response” to cardiac resynchronization therapy(CRT). Such variables, however, are often derived from inadequately controlled, single center cohort studies calling external validity into question. We sought to determine predictors of response to CRT-D and CRT-P utilizing the methods of systematic review. Methods We searched MEDLINE, Embase®, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) from January 1, 1995, as this is the date of first article reporting use of CRT through October 20, 2014. Paired investigators independently screened search results to assess eligibility. For inclusion, investigators abstracted data sequentially and assessed risk of bias independently. Investigators graded the strength of evidence as a group. Results We identified 13,015 unique citations of which 11,897 were excluded during the abstract screen. During the full-text screening, we excluded 1118 citations. 12 studies reported in 15 articles were included in this review. A left bundle branch (LBBB) morphology, non-ischemic cardiomyopathy (NICM), and female gender were generally associated with improved outcomes following CRT-D. Sinus rhythm (as compared to atrial fibrillation) and a wider QRS duration were associated with improved outcomes following CRT-D albeit with a lower strength of evidence. There was insufficient evidence to determine predictors of outcomes in patients undergoing CRT-P. Conclusions A native LBBB, NICM, female gender, sinus rhythm, and a wider QRS duration are associated with improved outcomes following CRT-D implant.
AB - Background Multiple studies have sought to determine variables associated with improved “response” to cardiac resynchronization therapy(CRT). Such variables, however, are often derived from inadequately controlled, single center cohort studies calling external validity into question. We sought to determine predictors of response to CRT-D and CRT-P utilizing the methods of systematic review. Methods We searched MEDLINE, Embase®, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) from January 1, 1995, as this is the date of first article reporting use of CRT through October 20, 2014. Paired investigators independently screened search results to assess eligibility. For inclusion, investigators abstracted data sequentially and assessed risk of bias independently. Investigators graded the strength of evidence as a group. Results We identified 13,015 unique citations of which 11,897 were excluded during the abstract screen. During the full-text screening, we excluded 1118 citations. 12 studies reported in 15 articles were included in this review. A left bundle branch (LBBB) morphology, non-ischemic cardiomyopathy (NICM), and female gender were generally associated with improved outcomes following CRT-D. Sinus rhythm (as compared to atrial fibrillation) and a wider QRS duration were associated with improved outcomes following CRT-D albeit with a lower strength of evidence. There was insufficient evidence to determine predictors of outcomes in patients undergoing CRT-P. Conclusions A native LBBB, NICM, female gender, sinus rhythm, and a wider QRS duration are associated with improved outcomes following CRT-D implant.
KW - Biventricular pacing
KW - Cardiac resynchronization therapy
KW - Response
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U2 - 10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.09.078
DO - 10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.09.078
M3 - Article
C2 - 27756040
AN - SCOPUS:84991628210
SN - 0167-5273
VL - 225
SP - 345
EP - 352
JO - International Journal of Cardiology
JF - International Journal of Cardiology
ER -