Conduction System Pacing-Induced Ventricular Arrhythmia: Case Report
Serhat Kesriklioglu1, Ahmet Taha Sahin1, Mertcan Gezer1
1Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Türkiye.
Abstract:
Left bundle branch-optimized cardiac resynchronization therapy (LOT-CRT), combining left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) with a left ventricular lead, offers physiological activation and improved synchrony compared with conventional biventricular pacing. We report a 78-year-old woman with pacing-induced cardiomyopathy who underwent LOT-CRT, resulting in QRS narrowing but notable QT prolongation and T-wave inversions. On the first post-implant day, she developed ventricular fibrillation triggered by premature ventricular complexes, without reversible metabolic or ischemic cause. This case highlights the potential for early post-procedural ventricular arrhythmias in structurally compromised ventricles, underscoring the importance of vigilant monitoring and individualized risk assessment following LOT-CRT.
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