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Left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) using a stylet-driven lead (SDL) demonstrated comparable success rates to lumen-less leads (LLL). SDL required fewer screw deployments, indicating a potentially more efficient procedure for this novel pacing method.

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  • Cardiology
  • Electrophysiology
  • Medical Devices

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  • Left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) is an emerging physiological pacing technique.
  • It is considered a promising alternative to His bundle pacing.
  • Current LBBAP often utilizes lumen-less pacing leads with fixed helix designs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the performance of lumen-less leads (LLL) versus stylet-driven active fixation leads (SDL) for LBBAP.
  • The study evaluated lead parameters, procedural success, and complication rates.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study enrolled patients undergoing LBBAP at Isala Hospital.
  • Implanters chose between LLL (Medtronic 3830) and SDL (Abbott 2088TC-38) for the LBBAP lead.
  • Most patients also received a standard right ventricular lead as backup.

Main Results:

  • The study included 94 patients with a mean follow-up of 30 weeks.
  • Procedural success rates were 90.3% for LLL and 96.8% for SDL (P=0.199).
  • SDL required significantly fewer deployments (2 vs. 4, P=0.005) with comparable implantation times and low pacing thresholds.

Conclusions:

  • LBBAP using SDL is feasible and effective.
  • SDL offers comparable success rates to LLL with a reduced number of active fixation screw deployments.
  • This suggests SDL may be a more efficient option for LBBAP procedures.