Time-to-event outcomes are common in medical research as they offer more information
than simply whether or not an event occurred. To handle these outcomes, as well as …

Vectorcardiographic QRS area is a promising tool for patient selection and implantation
guidance in cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). Research has mainly focused on the …

Background: The definition of response to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) varies
across clinical trials. There are two main definitions, ie, echocardiographic response and …

Introduction Cardiac sarcoidosis (CS) is a nonischemic cardiomyopathy (NICM)
characterized by infiltration of noncaseating granulomas involving the heart with highly …

Role of Ischemia and Scar in CRT Patients with CAD Introduction Cardiac resynchronization
therapy (CRT) recipients with ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) have scar segments that may …

Purpose There is still a significant amount of patients who do not sufficiently respond to
cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). Previous studies demonstrated that the amount of …

Background Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) candidates often present with
significant mitral and tricuspid regurgitation, pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular …

Background: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an effective treatment for patients
with heart failure; however, 30% of patients do not respond to the treatment. We sought to …

Cardiac Sarcoidosis and CRT Outcome Introduction Cardiac resynchronization therapy
(CRT) has been shown to be effective for patients with chronic heart failure; however, the …

Aims Left-ventricular (LV) scarring may be associated with a poor response to cardiac
resynchronization therapy (CRT). The automatic analysis of myocardial perfusion single …