Publications by authors named "M Pujol-Lopez"
Article Synopsis
- Left bundle branch pacing (LBBP) is a potential alternative to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) but is not suitable for all heart failure patients.
- A study analyzed 187 CRT candidates, finding a success rate of 81.2% for LBBP implantation, with failed cases primarily due to poor QRS morphology and technical issues.
- Key predictors for unsuccessful implantation included left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD) and non-left bundle branch block (non-LBBB) morphology, with non-LBBB significantly increasing the risk of failure.
Aims: Longitudinal dyssynchrony correction and 'strain' improvement by comparable cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) techniques is unreported. Our purpose was to compare echocardiographic dyssynchrony correction and 'strain' improvement by conduction system pacing (CSP) vs. biventricular pacing (BiVP) as a marker of contractility improvement during 1-year follow-up.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAims: Same-day discharge (SDD) after atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation is an effective means to spare healthcare resources. However, safety remains a concern, and besides structural adaptations, SDD requires more efficient logistics and coordination. Therefore, in this study, we implement a streamlined, nurse-coordinated SDD programme following a standardized protocol.
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