Ventricular dyssynchrony is common among heart failure patients with narrow QRS complex

Yaakob ZH; Syed Tamin S; Nik Zainal NH; Chee KH; Chong WP; Hashim NE; Singh R; Zainal Abidin I; Haron H; Wan Ahmad WA

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Ventricular dyssynchrony is common among heart failure patients with narrow QRS complex

Author: Yaakob ZH ; Syed Tamin S ; Nik Zainal NH ; Chee KH ; Chong WP ; Hashim NE ; Singh R ; Zainal Abidin I ; Haron H ; Wan Ahmad WA
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: oab, luts, validation, translation, questionnaire
From:Journal of University of Malaya Medical Centre 2009;12(2):57-62
CountryMalaysia
Language:English
Abstract: Current selection guideline for CRT uses broad QRS duration (>120 ms) as a marker for ventricular dyssynchrony. However, more recent data supports mechanical marker specifically measured by Tissue Doppler Imaging (TDI) as a better criterion to predict response to CRT. Sixty seven patients with significant left ventricular dysfunction (EF less than 40%) and narrow QRS complex were prospectively enrolled. They underwent Tissue Doppler Imaging (TDI) study to evaluate intraventricular mechanical dyssynchrony. Dyssynchrony index which is defined as standard deviation of time to peak systolic velocity in twelve ventricular segments was measured. A value greater than 32.6 is taken to reflect significant ventricular dyssynchrony. Overall 38 patients (56.7%) demonstrated significant dyssynchrony. There was no significant correlation between QRS duration and the Ts-SD-12 (r = 0.14, p = 0.11). Ventricular mechanical dyssynchrony is common in patients with normal QRS duration. Therefore, QRS duration alone will miss a substantial proportion of suitable patients for CRT and therefore deny them this adjunct therapy. We propose echocardiographic parameters, specifically TDI, to be included in patient selection criteria for CRT.