Improved symptoms, physical limitation, and self-efficacy after resynchronization in a patient with heart failure and a prolonged QRS duration

Rev Cardiovasc Med. 2004 Winter;5(1):53-7.

Abstract

This report examines the impact of resynchronization therapy in a patient with class IV heart failure and a prolonged QRS duration on electrocardiogram. The Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) was used to assess the patient's health status prior to, immediately after, and 2 months after placement of a biventricular pacemaker. B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) values and electrocardiogram QRS duration were recorded to further document clinical status. Our patient experienced statistically significant improvements in 7 of 10 KCCQ domains after resynchronization. QRS duration narrowed following the procedure and BNP values decreased. Resynchronization therapy improved this patient's symptoms, physical limitations, and self-efficacy when maximal medical therapy failed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Pacing, Artificial*
  • Health Status Indicators
  • Heart Conduction System / physiopathology
  • Heart Failure / blood
  • Heart Failure / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Natriuretic Peptide, Brain / blood
  • Quality of Life

Substances

  • Natriuretic Peptide, Brain