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Conduction system pacing (CSP) offers advantages over standard pacing, improving QRS narrowing and heart function. Further research, including large trials, is needed to confirm benefits for heart failure rehospitalization and mortality.

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  • Electrophysiology
  • Cardiac Pacing

Background:

  • Cardiac pacing has advanced, leading to conduction system pacing (CSP) techniques.
  • CSP specifically targets the heart's natural conduction system for improved pacing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and critically classify studies comparing CSP with standard pacing for bradycardia and cardiac resynchronization therapy.
  • To evaluate the benefits and limitations of His bundle pacing (HBP) and left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP).

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review and classification of existing studies.
  • Focus on comparative studies of CSP versus standard pacing in heart failure and bradycardia.
  • Analysis of observational studies and identification of gaps in randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

Main Results:

  • CSP modalities, including HBP and LBBAP, narrow the paced QRS complex and improve left ventricular systolic function compared to standard treatment.
  • Evidence for improved heart failure rehospitalization or mortality is less consistent, with varying effect sizes between HBP and LBBAP.
  • LBBAP demonstrates advantages over HBP in lead parameters and procedure time; however, large-scale RCT evidence remains limited.

Conclusions:

  • CSP holds significant potential to enhance cardiac pacing therapy outcomes.
  • Appropriate patient selection and consideration of limitations are crucial for successful CSP implementation.
  • Future RCTs are expected to provide more definitive evidence on CSP's long-term efficacy and impact.