Cases in cardiac resynchronization therapy / [edited by] Cheuk-Man Yu, David L. Hayes, Angelo Auricchio.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Challenge or Routine? -- Implantation of a Biventricular Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Followed by Catheter Ablation in a Patient with Dilated Cardiomyopathy and Permanent Atrial Fibrillation -- Efficacy of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Right Bundle Branch Block -- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in a Patient with QRS Duration Between 120 and 150 Milliseconds -- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Patients with Right Heart Failure Resulting from Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension -- Role of Optimal Medical Therapy -- Efficacy of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in New York Heart Association II -- Pacemaker Indication -- Intercommissural Lead Placement into a Right Ventricular Coronary Sinus -- Right Ventricular Pacing-Related Cardiomyopathy -- Successful Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Implantation: When to Consider the Middle Cardiac Vein -- Mapping the Coronary Sinus Veins Using an Active Fixation Lead to Overcome Phrenic Nerve Stimulation -- Utility of Active Fixation Lead in Unstable Left Ventricular Lead Positions in the Coronary Sinus for Left Ventricular Stimulation -- Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava: Utility of Right-Sided Venous Access for Coronary Sinus Lead Implantation -- Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava: Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy with Left-Sided Venous Access -- Video-Assisted Thoracotomy Surgery for Implantation of an Epicardial Left Ventricular Lead -- Role of Cardiac Computed Tomography Before Implant: Diagnosis of a Prominent Thebesian Valve as an Obstacle to Left Ventricular Lead Deployment in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy -- Endocardial Left Ventricular Lead: High Approach -- Left Ventricular Endocardial Pacing in a Patient with an Anomalous Left-Sided Superior Vena Cava -- Novel Wireless Technologies for Endocardial Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy -- Robotically Assisted Lead Implantation for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in a Reoperative Patient -- Atrioventricular Optimization by Transthoracic Echocardiography in a Patient with Interatrial Delay -- Left Ventricular Quadripolar Lead in Phrenic Nerve Stimulation: It Is Better to Prevent Than to Treat -- Loss of Left Ventricular Pacing Capture Detected by Remote Monitoring.

The Importance of Maintaining a High Percentage of Biventricular Pacing -- Managing Ventricular Tachycardia: Total Atrioventricular Block After Ablation in a Patient with Nonischemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy -- Prevention of Effective Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy by Frequent Premature Ventricular Contractions in a Patient with Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy -- Atrial Fibrillation Therapy in Refractory Heart Failure -- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator Implantation in Atrial Fibrillation -- Up and Down in Device Therapy -- Resumption to Sinus Rhythm After Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in a Patient with Long-Lasting Persistent Atrial Fibrillation -- Guide Wire Fracture During Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Implantation and Subsequent Management -- A Difficult Case of Diaphragmatic Stimulation -- Extraction of a Biventricular Defibrillator with a Starfix 4195 Coronary Venous Lead -- Complications of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Infection -- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Non-Left Bundle Branch Block Morphology -- Use of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance to Guide Left Ventricular Lead Deployment in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy -- Role of Scar Burden Versus Distribution Assessment by Cardiovascular Magnetic Resynchronization in Ischemia -- Difficulties in Prediction of Response to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy -- Management of Frequent Ventricular Extrasystoles -- Cardiac Contractility Modulation in a Nonresponder to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy -- Nonresponders to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Switch-Off If Worsening -- Recognition of Anodal Stimulation -- Significant Residual or Worsening Mitral Regurgitation (MitraClip) -- Intrathoracic Impedance (Dietary Incompliance) -- Pulmonary Hypertension and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Evaluation Prior to Implantation and Response to Therapy -- Role of Left Atrial Pressure Monitoring in the Management of Heart Failure -- Role of Remote Monitoring in Managing a Patient on Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Medical Therapy and Device Optimization -- Role of Remote Monitoring in Managing a Patient on Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Atrial Fibrillation.

Cases in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy, a brand-new medical reference book for cardiologists, electrophysiologists, surgeons, and primary care doctors, offers an informative and structured view of the newest approaches, treatments and follow-up care methods for heart failure patients treated with Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. Complete with practical examples from top leaders in the field, this resource is designed to equip you with the cohesive, expert knowledge you need to make the best use of today's available technologies and research. Better manage the challenging clinical scenarios you may encounter with case studies that include a brief introduction, clinical decision-making techniques, evidence-based rationales, and selected references for further study. Remain up-to-date in this rapidly evolving field with clinical recommendations, updates on the latest technological advances, troubleshooting techniques, and recent key clinical trials. Access practical examples regarding the process for selecting and implanting devices, as well as follow-up care for heart-failure patients being treated with CRT. Stay abreast of today's novel wireless technologies, information on robotic-assisted implantations, and current methodologies on VV optimization.

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