Radial Strain Imaging-Guided Lead Placement for Improving Response to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Patients With Ischemic Cardiomyopathy: A Randomized Clinical Trial
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of radial strain imaging using speckle tracking analysis to predict the response to CRT in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICMP) with NYHA functional class 2-4 heart failure and a standard guideline-based CRT indication. Thus assessing the value of lead localization determined by radial strain imaging in a prospective, randomized manner.
• Patients with ischemic CMP based on evidence of prior MI by history, coronary angiography/revascularization or imaging
• AHA ACC or ESC EHRA Guideline-based indication (Class I or II) for CRT and NYHA class II-IV heart failure
• ECG wide QRS and :
• QRS > 120 msec in NYHA III- IV
• OR
• CLBBB or QRS > 150 in NYHA =II
• Sinus rhythm predominant rhythm (PAF not an exclusion)
• All must be candidates for De novo CRT-D implantation with LV lead via transvenous approach or patients previously implanted with pacemaker or ICD with <20% pacing over the last three months who are undergoing CRT-D upgrade.
• Patient provides informed consent, tolerate a pectoral implant, agree to comply with the protocol, and maintain scheduled follow-up visits.