Updates on His bundle pacing: The road more traveled lately
Fatima M Ezzeddine1, Gopi Dandamudi1
1Krannert Institute of Cardiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine
|October 23, 2018
Summary
His bundle pacing (HBP) is a growing global technique offering clinical benefits over traditional pacing methods. This review examines current evidence supporting HBP and discusses challenges to its wider adoption in practice.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Electrophysiology
- Medical Devices
Background:
- His bundle pacing (HBP) has emerged as a significant advancement in cardiac pacing over the last decade.
- Growing evidence suggests superior clinical outcomes with HBP compared to conventional right ventricular and left ventricular pacing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent clinical data supporting the efficacy and benefits of His bundle pacing.
- To identify and discuss challenges hindering the widespread clinical implementation of HBP.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of recent scientific literature and clinical trial data.
- Analysis of comparative studies evaluating HBP against other pacing modalities.
Main Results:
- Mounting evidence indicates favorable clinical benefits of HBP.
- HBP demonstrates advantages over both right ventricular and left ventricular pacing in various patient cohorts.
Conclusions:
- His bundle pacing is a rapidly evolving and increasingly adopted pacing strategy.
- Addressing current challenges is crucial for advocating the expanded role of HBP in clinical practice.
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