Coupled Pacing Improves Left Ventricular Function

Abstract AIMS: Electrical stimulation [coupled pacing (CP)] applied near the end of the T-wave is able to create a retrograde activation of the atrioventricular (AV) node in turn to prevent rapid ventricular conduction during atrial fibrillation (AF). The impact of this pacing modality associated with cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has been evaluated in the present experimental study. METHODS AND RESULTS: After inducing AF by rapid pacing in six dogs, we applied the following pacing modalities: rapid right ventricular (RV) pacing, rapid CRT, CRT with an additional RV paced beat (C
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Dr. Yanulis’ Expertise is in the following areas: Cardiac Resynchronization Management Therapy Devices; Cardiovascular Therapy Devices/Systems; and Clinical Medical Device Trials