Reverse left ventricular remodeling is more likely in non ischemic cardiomyopathy patients upgraded to biventricular stimulation after chronic right ventricular pacing

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic right ventricular (RV) apical pacing may lead to left ventricular (LV) dyssynchrony and LV dysfunction. In heart failure due to RV pacing, upgrading to biventricular stimulation (CRT) can improve NYHA Class and LV function. A...

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Prif Awduron: Morales Maria-Aurora, Startari Umberto, Rossi Giuseppe, Panchetti Luca, Rossi Andrea, Piacenti Marcello
Fformat: Erthygl
Iaith:English
Cyhoeddwyd: BMC 2011-12-01
Cyfres:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
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Mynediad Ar-lein:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/9/1/41