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  • Cardiology
  • Electrophysiology

Background:

  • Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is a guideline-recommended treatment for heart failure.
  • Optimal patient selection and therapy implementation are crucial for CRT efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current guidelines and evidence regarding CRT.
  • To highlight the underutilization and implementation variability of CRT.

Main Methods:

  • Review of international consensus guidelines on CRT.
  • Analysis of data on CRT recommendations based on QRS duration and LBBB.
  • Assessment of factors influencing CRT underuse and heterogeneity.

Main Results:

  • Strong recommendation for CRT in LBBB with QRS > 150 ms.
  • Weaker recommendations for CRT in QRS 120-150 ms, especially without LBBB.
  • No echocardiographic dyssynchrony guidance for CRT implantation.
  • Significant underuse and variability in CRT implementation observed.

Conclusions:

  • CRT guidelines provide clear indications based on QRS duration.
  • Addressing CRT underuse and implementation heterogeneity is essential for improving patient outcomes.