Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Optimization by Targeting Papillary
Muscle Dyssynchrony: Case Report on Lead Placement and Mitral
Regurgitation Management
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.