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Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Optimization by Targeting Papillary Muscle Dyssynchrony: Case Report on Lead Placement and Mitral Regurgitation Management
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  • Ryosuke Tani,
  • Takahisa Noma,
  • Waki Kobayashi,
  • Seiji Moriya,
  • Genki Kurashita,
  • Yuta Toda,
  • Yu Ishihara,
  • Minako Ohara,
  • Makoto Ishizawa,
  • Tetsuo Minamino
Ryosuke Tani
Kagawa Daigaku
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Takahisa Noma
Kagawa Daigaku

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Waki Kobayashi
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Seiji Moriya
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Genki Kurashita
Kagawa Daigaku
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Yuta Toda
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Yu Ishihara
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Minako Ohara
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Makoto Ishizawa
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Tetsuo Minamino
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Abstract

Introduction: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an established treatment to improve left ventricular function in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, especially complete left branch block. However, the problem of non-response remains, and there is controversy regarding the best pacing site. Methods and Results: A 44-year-old patient with dilated cardiomyopathy underwent CRT. The epicardial polarity change site was paced and functional mitral regurgitation improved markedly owing to the synchrony of the papillary muscles compared with the other pacing site. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that this can be a new optimal left ventricular pacing site, considering the electrophysiological characteristics.