[Electromechanical cardiac asynchrony and heart failure].

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Biomedical Engineering

Context:

• Electromechanical cardiac asynchrony is a key factor in heart failure development.
• Understanding cardiac asynchrony is crucial for effective heart failure management.

Purpose:

• To define and categorize cardiac asynchrony (intra- and interventricular).
• To outline methods for detecting and assessing cardiac asynchrony in various diseases.
• To review the principles and techniques of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) for heart failure.

Summary:

• This literature review defines electromechanical cardiac asynchrony and its types.
• It details diagnostic methods and assessment criteria for cardiac asynchrony across different conditions.
• The review also discusses the principles and application of CRT in managing heart failure.

Impact:

• Provides a comprehensive overview of cardiac asynchrony for clinicians and researchers.
• Highlights the importance of identifying and treating cardiac asynchrony to improve heart failure outcomes.
• Informs the application of cardiac resynchronization therapy for patients with heart failure.