Long-term outcomes of triple-site versus dual-site cardiac resynchronization therapy using temporary pacing to guide individualized implantation

Background: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an effective treatment for chronic heart failure, but dual-site (2V) pacing may not fully eliminate electrical dyssynchrony. Triple-site (3V) pacing, adding an additional left ventricle (LV) pacing site, may enhance CRT outcomes. Objective: This...

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Main Authors: Michio Ogano, MD, PhD, Yu-ki Iwasaki, MD, PhD, Jun Tanabe, MD, Wataru Shimizu, MD, PhD, FHRS, Kuniya Asai, MD, PhD
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author Michio Ogano, MD, PhD
Yu-ki Iwasaki, MD, PhD
Jun Tanabe, MD
Wataru Shimizu, MD, PhD, FHRS
Kuniya Asai, MD, PhD
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Yu-ki Iwasaki, MD, PhD
Jun Tanabe, MD
Wataru Shimizu, MD, PhD, FHRS
Kuniya Asai, MD, PhD
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description Background: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an effective treatment for chronic heart failure, but dual-site (2V) pacing may not fully eliminate electrical dyssynchrony. Triple-site (3V) pacing, adding an additional left ventricle (LV) pacing site, may enhance CRT outcomes. Objective: This study examines the long-term effects of 2V vs 3V CRT, using temporary pacing to individualize lead placement. Methods: From 2010 to 2016, 92 patients with New York Heart Association (NYHA class II-IV heart failure, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) < 35%, and QRS duration > 120 ms received CRT guided by temporary pacing. Patients underwent invasive pacing studies to measure electrical and hemodynamic improvements between 2V and 3V configurations. Based on QRS narrowing and LV dP/dtmax improvements, 27 patients were assigned to the 3V group and 65 to the 2V group. Clinical outcomes, including the clinical composite score (CCS), NYHA class, QRS duration, heart failure (HF) events, and mortality, were followed up over an average 8.3 years. Results: At 1 year, the 3V group had significantly better CCS outcomes compared with the 2V group (P = .018). Long-term follow-up showed a significantly lower HF event rate in the 3V group (P = .002), although overall mortality did not differ. Multivariate analysis identified 3V pacing as an independent predictor of reduced HF events (hazard ratio [HR] = 0.275; P = .018). Despite shorter battery life in the 3V group, device replacement rates were similar. Conclusion: Temporary pacing-guided 3V CRT provides significant long-term benefits over 2V CRT by reducing HF events. These findings support the necessity of individualized assessment and approach to eliminate electrical dyssynchrony when considering multi-site pacing CRT.
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spelling doaj-art-db69031d240942eb9686fa6235d3fc3f2025-08-20T01:55:27ZengElsevierHeart Rhythm O22666-50182025-05-016555756510.1016/j.hroo.2025.02.013Long-term outcomes of triple-site versus dual-site cardiac resynchronization therapy using temporary pacing to guide individualized implantationMichio Ogano, MD, PhD0Yu-ki Iwasaki, MD, PhD1Jun Tanabe, MD2Wataru Shimizu, MD, PhD, FHRS3Kuniya Asai, MD, PhD4Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Shizuoka Medical Center, Sunto Shizuoka, Japan; Address reprint requests and correspondence: Michio Ogano, MD, PhD, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Shizuoka Medical Center, 762-1 Nagasawa, Shimizu, Sunto Shizuoka 4110906, Japan.Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Nippon Medical School, Sendagi, Bunkyo Tokyo, JapanDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, Shizuoka Medical Center, Sunto Shizuoka, JapanDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, Nippon Medical School, Sendagi, Bunkyo Tokyo, JapanDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, Nippon Medical School, Sendagi, Bunkyo Tokyo, JapanBackground: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an effective treatment for chronic heart failure, but dual-site (2V) pacing may not fully eliminate electrical dyssynchrony. Triple-site (3V) pacing, adding an additional left ventricle (LV) pacing site, may enhance CRT outcomes. Objective: This study examines the long-term effects of 2V vs 3V CRT, using temporary pacing to individualize lead placement. Methods: From 2010 to 2016, 92 patients with New York Heart Association (NYHA class II-IV heart failure, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) < 35%, and QRS duration > 120 ms received CRT guided by temporary pacing. Patients underwent invasive pacing studies to measure electrical and hemodynamic improvements between 2V and 3V configurations. Based on QRS narrowing and LV dP/dtmax improvements, 27 patients were assigned to the 3V group and 65 to the 2V group. Clinical outcomes, including the clinical composite score (CCS), NYHA class, QRS duration, heart failure (HF) events, and mortality, were followed up over an average 8.3 years. Results: At 1 year, the 3V group had significantly better CCS outcomes compared with the 2V group (P = .018). Long-term follow-up showed a significantly lower HF event rate in the 3V group (P = .002), although overall mortality did not differ. Multivariate analysis identified 3V pacing as an independent predictor of reduced HF events (hazard ratio [HR] = 0.275; P = .018). Despite shorter battery life in the 3V group, device replacement rates were similar. Conclusion: Temporary pacing-guided 3V CRT provides significant long-term benefits over 2V CRT by reducing HF events. These findings support the necessity of individualized assessment and approach to eliminate electrical dyssynchrony when considering multi-site pacing CRT.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666501825000789Cardiac resynchronization therapyMulti-site pacingElectrical dyssynchronyLeft ventricle lead positionAcute hemodynamic response
spellingShingle Michio Ogano, MD, PhD
Yu-ki Iwasaki, MD, PhD
Jun Tanabe, MD
Wataru Shimizu, MD, PhD, FHRS
Kuniya Asai, MD, PhD
Long-term outcomes of triple-site versus dual-site cardiac resynchronization therapy using temporary pacing to guide individualized implantation
Heart Rhythm O2
Cardiac resynchronization therapy
Multi-site pacing
Electrical dyssynchrony
Left ventricle lead position
Acute hemodynamic response
title Long-term outcomes of triple-site versus dual-site cardiac resynchronization therapy using temporary pacing to guide individualized implantation
title_full Long-term outcomes of triple-site versus dual-site cardiac resynchronization therapy using temporary pacing to guide individualized implantation
title_fullStr Long-term outcomes of triple-site versus dual-site cardiac resynchronization therapy using temporary pacing to guide individualized implantation
title_full_unstemmed Long-term outcomes of triple-site versus dual-site cardiac resynchronization therapy using temporary pacing to guide individualized implantation
title_short Long-term outcomes of triple-site versus dual-site cardiac resynchronization therapy using temporary pacing to guide individualized implantation
title_sort long term outcomes of triple site versus dual site cardiac resynchronization therapy using temporary pacing to guide individualized implantation
topic Cardiac resynchronization therapy
Multi-site pacing
Electrical dyssynchrony
Left ventricle lead position
Acute hemodynamic response
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666501825000789
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