Tighter is better: Can a simple and cost-free parameter predict response to cardiac synchronization therapy?
Giuseppe CoppolaCristina MadaudoGiosuè MascioliGiulio D'ArdiaCarmelo La GrecaAmedeo PreziosoEgle CorradoPublished in: Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE (2024)
QI narrowing after CRT was related to greater echocardiographic reverse remodeling and a lower rate of adverse events (death or cardiovascular hospitalizations). The QI can improve the prediction of adverse events in a population with CRT regardless of comorbidities according to the Charlson Comorbidity Index. QI could be used to predict CRT response.