Background Several studies have illustrated the use of echocardiography, magnetic
resonance imaging, and nuclear imaging to optimize left ventricular (LV) lead placement to …

Abstract Aims At present, 20–30% of patients do not respond to cardiac resynchronization
therapy (CRT). In this study, the relation between the extent of viable myocardium and scar …

Aims Left ventricular (LV) lead positioning for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is
largely empirical and operator-dependent. Our aim was to determine whether cardiac …

Objectives The objective was to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of cardiac
magnetic resonance (CMR) cine and strain imaging before and after cardiac …

Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has revolutionized the care of the patients with
heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and electrical dyssynchrony. The current …

Abstract Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) constitutes an established way of
treatment for patients suffering from severe heart failure. However, this technologically …

Objectives This study evaluated if selecting the left ventricular (LV) target segment by
echocardiography-derived late mechanical activation, with access to multimodality imaging …

Background: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an established treatment in
patients with end-stage heart failure and wide QRS complex. However, about 30% of …

Background Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is a successful strategy for heart
failure (HF) patients. The pre-requisite for the response is the evidence of electrical …

Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is now a well-recognized therapeutic option for
patients with end-stage heart failure. However, not all patients respond to CRT, and …