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Cardiac resynchronization therapy for patients with aggravated right ventricle-Paced heart failure: A report of operation strategy and technique in 6 cases / 第二军医大学学报
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University ; (12): 230-233, 2015.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-838898
ABSTRACT
Objective To discuss the timing of surgery, operation strategy and technique of upgrading chronically right ventricle-paced heart failure patients to cardiac resynchronization therapy. Methods Six chronically right ventricle-paced heart failure patients underwent surgery of upgrading to CRT in our department between March 2009 to February 2014. The clinical characteristics, surgical techniques and follow-up data were retrospectively analyzed. Results Six patients, including single-chamber pacemaker (VVI) 2 cases, dual-chamber pacemaker (DDD) 4 cases, were successfully complete the upgrade operation, no complications. In two cases which original pacemaker pockets were on the left, the left ventricular electrodes were implanted through the left subclavian vein, without subcutaneous tunnel. In 4 cases which original pacemaker pockets were on the right, the left ventricular electrodes implanted through the right internal jugular vein in 2 patients, running in the subcutaneous tunnel from right internal jugular vein to the right chest, while in other 2 cases, the left ventricular electrodes implanted through Left subclavian vein, running in the subcutaneous tunnel from the right chest to the left chest. There were a total of 10 primary electrode wires, the two wires were removed, the eight were continued to use. Follow-up data showed that in the postoperative 3 days, compared with admission, CRT significantly reduced the mean ORS duration(P0.05)and BNP(P0.05),while left ventricular end-diastolic diameter, ejection fraction and NYHA class no significant changes. In the postoperative 3 months, CRT significantly reduced the mean ORS duration and BNP, and increased the LV ejection fraction, left ventricular end-diastolic diameter were reduced significantly, the patients cardiac function was improved by an average of one grade of NYHA functional class. Conclusion Correct preoperative operation strategy and intraoperative operation skills is the key of upgrading chronically right ventricle-paced to cardiac resynchronization therapy,Upgrade surgery can significantly improve the synchronization of left and right ventricular contraction, improve heart function and quality of life.

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: Chinese Journal: Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University Year: 2015 Type: Article