title: New insights in LV torsion for the selection of cardiac resynchronisation therapy candidates.
abstract: Recent literature indicates that torsion of the left ventricle (LV) is a promising predictor for response to cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT). Among patients with severe heart failure, 45 to 75% of patients show rigid body rotation, where the base and apex rotate in the same direction, instead of normal, opposite rotation. The occurrence of this phenomenon seems to be a good indicator for response to CRT. From this review, it can be concluded that LV torsion might be a welcome addition to current selection criteria.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Physics, Hagaziekenhuis, Postbus 40551, 2504 LN, Den Haag, the Netherlands, i.russel@hagaziekenhuis.nl.
authors.forename: I K
authors.initials: IK
authors.lastname: Rüssel
authors.forename: M J W
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Götte