A 72-year-old with severe HFrEF receives CRT. Follow-up echo shows EF 22% and persistent dyssynchrony; patient is pacemaker-dependent. Next option to ...

Question

A 72-year-old with severe HFrEF receives CRT. Follow-up echo shows EF 22% and persistent dyssynchrony; patient is pacemaker-dependent. Next option to improve outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Upgrade to conduction system pacing (His/left bundle area) if CRT nonresponder

Answer

AV nodal ablation with RV pacing

Answer

Stop CRT and use RV pacing

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No changes

Answer

High-dose verapamil

"crt nonresponder strategy" MCQ (SBA): CRT nonresponder strategy

A 72-year-old with severe HFrEF receives CRT. Follow-up echo shows EF 22% and persistent dyssynchrony; patient is pacemaker-dependent. Next option to improve outcomes?