Conduction System Pacing Versus Biventricular Cardiac Resynchronization Pacing: Meta-Analysis on Outcomes in Patients with Non-Left Bundle Branch Block

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: The role of biventricular pacing (BVP) is less well-established in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) without left bundle branch block (LBBB). Conduction system pacing (CSP) has gained significant traction and may provide...

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Main Authors: Xuanming Pung, Joe J. L. Chua, Khi Yung Fong, Yi Yi Chua, Germaine J. M. Loo, Jonathan W. S. Ong, Julian C. K. Tay, Hooi Khee Teo, Yue Wang, Colin Yeo, Eric T. S. Lim, Kah Leng Ho, Daniel T. T. Chong, Chi Keong Ching, Vern Hsen Tan
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Joe J. L. Chua
Khi Yung Fong
Yi Yi Chua
Germaine J. M. Loo
Jonathan W. S. Ong
Julian C. K. Tay
Hooi Khee Teo
Yue Wang
Colin Yeo
Eric T. S. Lim
Kah Leng Ho
Daniel T. T. Chong
Chi Keong Ching
Vern Hsen Tan
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Joe J. L. Chua
Khi Yung Fong
Yi Yi Chua
Germaine J. M. Loo
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Julian C. K. Tay
Hooi Khee Teo
Yue Wang
Colin Yeo
Eric T. S. Lim
Kah Leng Ho
Daniel T. T. Chong
Chi Keong Ching
Vern Hsen Tan
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description <i>Background and Objectives</i>: The role of biventricular pacing (BVP) is less well-established in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) without left bundle branch block (LBBB). Conduction system pacing (CSP) has gained significant traction and may provide a safe and more physiological alternative to BVP in these patients. A few small studies studying this question have reported conflicting results. This meta-analysis aims to compare procedural and clinical outcomes between CSP and BVP in this group. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: An online literature search was systematically conducted to retrieve studies comparing CSP and BVP in HFrEF patients with non-LBBB. Four studies with 461 patients were included. <i>Results</i>: Implant-derived paced QRS duration was significantly shorter (mean difference [MD] −19.7 ms, 95% confidence interval [CI] −36.2 to −3.3, <i>p</i> = 0.0355) with CSP. Echocardiographic response with significantly greater improvement in left ventricular ejection fraction (MD 5.6%, 95% CI 3.1 to 8.0, <i>p</i> = 0.0106) was also observed with CSP. There were no statistically significant differences in clinical outcomes such as all-cause mortality (relative risk [RR] 0.53, 95% CI 0.18 to 1.60, <i>p</i> = 0.133) and heart failure hospitalization (RR 0.54, 95% CI 0.19 to 1.56, <i>p</i> = 0.129). <i>Conclusions</i>: This meta-analysis suggests that CSP may have better electrical synchrony and echocardiographic response compared to BVP in HFrEF patients with non-LBBB. Further randomized studies with longer follow-up may be required to elucidate potential benefits in clinical outcomes.
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spelling doaj-art-93b2002a742b497da7fa92248397f50d2025-08-20T02:47:17ZengMDPI AGMedicina1010-660X1648-91442025-07-01617124010.3390/medicina61071240Conduction System Pacing Versus Biventricular Cardiac Resynchronization Pacing: Meta-Analysis on Outcomes in Patients with Non-Left Bundle Branch BlockXuanming Pung0Joe J. L. Chua1Khi Yung Fong2Yi Yi Chua3Germaine J. M. Loo4Jonathan W. S. Ong5Julian C. K. Tay6Hooi Khee Teo7Yue Wang8Colin Yeo9Eric T. S. Lim10Kah Leng Ho11Daniel T. T. Chong12Chi Keong Ching13Vern Hsen Tan14Department of Cardiology, National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore 169609, SingaporeDepartment of Cardiology, National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore 169609, SingaporeDepartment of General Medicine, Changi General Hospital, Singapore 529889, SingaporeDepartment of Cardiology, National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore 169609, SingaporeDepartment of Cardiology, National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore 169609, SingaporeDepartment of Cardiology, National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore 169609, SingaporeDepartment of Cardiology, National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore 169609, SingaporeDepartment of Cardiology, National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore 169609, SingaporeDepartment of Cardiology, Changi General Hospital, Singapore 529889, SingaporeDepartment of Cardiology, Changi General Hospital, Singapore 529889, SingaporeDepartment of Cardiology, National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore 169609, SingaporeDepartment of Cardiology, National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore 169609, SingaporeDepartment of Cardiology, National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore 169609, SingaporeDepartment of Cardiology, National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore 169609, SingaporeDepartment of Cardiology, Changi General Hospital, Singapore 529889, Singapore<i>Background and Objectives</i>: The role of biventricular pacing (BVP) is less well-established in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) without left bundle branch block (LBBB). Conduction system pacing (CSP) has gained significant traction and may provide a safe and more physiological alternative to BVP in these patients. A few small studies studying this question have reported conflicting results. This meta-analysis aims to compare procedural and clinical outcomes between CSP and BVP in this group. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: An online literature search was systematically conducted to retrieve studies comparing CSP and BVP in HFrEF patients with non-LBBB. Four studies with 461 patients were included. <i>Results</i>: Implant-derived paced QRS duration was significantly shorter (mean difference [MD] −19.7 ms, 95% confidence interval [CI] −36.2 to −3.3, <i>p</i> = 0.0355) with CSP. Echocardiographic response with significantly greater improvement in left ventricular ejection fraction (MD 5.6%, 95% CI 3.1 to 8.0, <i>p</i> = 0.0106) was also observed with CSP. There were no statistically significant differences in clinical outcomes such as all-cause mortality (relative risk [RR] 0.53, 95% CI 0.18 to 1.60, <i>p</i> = 0.133) and heart failure hospitalization (RR 0.54, 95% CI 0.19 to 1.56, <i>p</i> = 0.129). <i>Conclusions</i>: This meta-analysis suggests that CSP may have better electrical synchrony and echocardiographic response compared to BVP in HFrEF patients with non-LBBB. Further randomized studies with longer follow-up may be required to elucidate potential benefits in clinical outcomes.https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/7/1240conduction system pacingcardiac physiologic pacingbiventricular pacingcardiac resynchronization therapyright bundle branch blockintraventricular conduction delay
spellingShingle Xuanming Pung
Joe J. L. Chua
Khi Yung Fong
Yi Yi Chua
Germaine J. M. Loo
Jonathan W. S. Ong
Julian C. K. Tay
Hooi Khee Teo
Yue Wang
Colin Yeo
Eric T. S. Lim
Kah Leng Ho
Daniel T. T. Chong
Chi Keong Ching
Vern Hsen Tan
Conduction System Pacing Versus Biventricular Cardiac Resynchronization Pacing: Meta-Analysis on Outcomes in Patients with Non-Left Bundle Branch Block
Medicina
conduction system pacing
cardiac physiologic pacing
biventricular pacing
cardiac resynchronization therapy
right bundle branch block
intraventricular conduction delay
title Conduction System Pacing Versus Biventricular Cardiac Resynchronization Pacing: Meta-Analysis on Outcomes in Patients with Non-Left Bundle Branch Block
title_full Conduction System Pacing Versus Biventricular Cardiac Resynchronization Pacing: Meta-Analysis on Outcomes in Patients with Non-Left Bundle Branch Block
title_fullStr Conduction System Pacing Versus Biventricular Cardiac Resynchronization Pacing: Meta-Analysis on Outcomes in Patients with Non-Left Bundle Branch Block
title_full_unstemmed Conduction System Pacing Versus Biventricular Cardiac Resynchronization Pacing: Meta-Analysis on Outcomes in Patients with Non-Left Bundle Branch Block
title_short Conduction System Pacing Versus Biventricular Cardiac Resynchronization Pacing: Meta-Analysis on Outcomes in Patients with Non-Left Bundle Branch Block
title_sort conduction system pacing versus biventricular cardiac resynchronization pacing meta analysis on outcomes in patients with non left bundle branch block
topic conduction system pacing
cardiac physiologic pacing
biventricular pacing
cardiac resynchronization therapy
right bundle branch block
intraventricular conduction delay
url https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/7/1240
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