Accidental Conduction System Pacing in Patient with Displaced Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Leads
Vidish Pandya1, Andrew Krumerman2
1Department of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, 111 Ease 210th Street, Bronx, NY 10467, USA.
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A 69-year-old woman with a history of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction presented for device interrogation of her cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED), revealing lead and pulse generator displacement. Surprisingly, she exhibited a narrow QRS on the ECG despite an underlying right bundle branch block, suggesting unintentional conduction system pacing (CSP). Traditional cardiac resynchronization therapy has been widely used for patients with heart failure, but alternatives like CSP are emerging as viable options. Given the global rise in CIED utilization, regular follow-up, device troubleshooting, and embracing remote monitoring are essential to manage and optimize patient outcomes.
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