Intraprocedural Transthoracic EChocardiography To Facilitate Left Bundle Branch Pacing: EC-LBBP.

Background: Left bundle branch (LBB) pacing (P) has gained rapid adoption. Evidence for direct LBB capture has varied from 30-95% depending on the criteria.

Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the feasibility and efficacy of intraprocedural transthoracic echo guidance to achieve LBB capture.

His-Purkinje Conduction System Pacing Optimized Trial of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy vs Biventricular Pacing: HOT-CRT Clinical Trial.

Background: His-Purkinje conduction system pacing (HPCSP) using His bundle pacing (HBP) or left bundle branch pacing (LBBP) has emerged as an alternative to biventricular pacing (BVP) in patients requiring cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT).

Objectives: The aim of the study was to compare the feasibility and clinical efficacy of HOT-CRT (His-Purkinje conduction system pacing Optimized Trial of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy) with BVP in patients with heart failure, reduced ejection fraction, and indication for CRT.

Methods: This was a prospective, randomized, controlled trial of HOT-CRT and BVP in patients with LVEF <50% and indications for CRT.