Does permanent atrial fibrillation modify response to cardiac resynchronization therapy in heart failure patients?

Introduction: The benefits of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) documented in heart failure (HF) may be influenced by atrial fibrillation (AF). We aimed to compare CRT response in patients in AF and in sinus rhythm (SR). Methods: We prospectively studied 101 HF patients treated by CRT. Rates o...

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Main Authors: Ana Abreu, Mário Oliveira, Pedro Silva Cunha, Helena Santa Clara, Guilherme Portugal, Inês Gonçalves Rodrigues, Vanessa Santos, Luís Morais, Mafalda Selas, Rui Soares, Luísa Branco, Rui Ferreira, Miguel Mota Carmo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-10-01
Series:Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0870255117306558