Image-guided cardiac resynchronization.
OBJECTIVE
To facilitate placement of left ventricular leads during cardiac resynchronization therapy system implantation.


RESULTS
Preoperative magnetic resonance images of the left ventricle were rapidly integrated into the operative field, without compromise to standard workflow. The information contained in the images was used by the surgeon to guide implantation of the left ventricular lead.


CONCLUSIONS
This technique may have promise for improving resynchronization outcomes by facilitating more optimal left ventricular lead positioning.
Schwartzman
David
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Cardiovascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh, UPMC Presbyterian, B535, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2582, USA. schwartzmand@upmc.edu
Schelbert
Erik
E
Adelstein
Evan
E
Gorcsan
John
J
Soman
Prem
P
Saba
Samir
S
D000368:Aged; D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial / Q000379:methods*; D009202:Cardiomyopathies / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D017202:Myocardial Ischemia / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*