Cardiac resynchronization therapy reverses severe dyspnea associated with acceleration-dependent left bundle branch
Eric N Prystowsky1, Benzy J Padanilam1
1St Vincent Medical Group, St Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Abstract:
A 55-year-old woman presented with severe dyspnea during acceleration-dependent left bundle branch block (LBBB). Metoprolol initially ameliorated symptoms by preventing the heart rate at which LBBB occurred. Over time LBBB presented at slower heart rates and the patient developed recurrent dyspnea during an activity that correlated with the development of LBBB on event monitors and exercise stress testing. A biventricular pacemaker was implanted, and the patient's symptoms remain resolved after a follow-up of over 4 years. More research is needed to define the use of cardiac resynchronization therapy in patients with normal heart function.
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