Comparison of electrophysiological left bundle branch pacing characteristics in different bilateral electrode pacing vector configurations

TL;DR

This study compares different electrode configurations for left bundle branch pacing to find more efficient and effective methods.

Contribution

The study introduces a comparison of bilateral electrode pacing vector configurations to optimize left bundle branch pacing.

Findings

Bilateral Cathodes and Ring Bipolar configurations reduced capture thresholds compared to Tip Bipolar.

Full fusion mode showed the shortest P-QRS and RWPT times in specific configurations.

Seven capture modes were tested, with full fusion mode showing significant electrophysiological advantages.

Abstract

Left bundle branch pacing (LBBP) in bipolar pacing with anodal capture produces a more balanced ventricular activation than conventional unipolar pacing but need high pacing output. The present study aimed to compare the electrophysiological characteristics of LBBP in different bilateral electrode pacing vector configurations.

A total of 57 patients who met the criteria for left bundle branch (LBB) capture and underwent three bilateral electrode pacing vector configuration test were enrolled. The electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrogram (EGM) parameters were evaluated and other electrophysiological characteristics were analyzed using a three-electrode configuration test.

Seven capture modes [right ventricular septal (RVS) + left ventricular septal (LVS) + LBB, RVS + LBB, LVS + LBB, RVS + LVS, RVS, LVS, and LBB] were utilized in the study. The thresholds of full fusion mode (RVS + LVS + LB) in Bilateral Cathodes and Ring Bipolar were all lower than that in Tip Bipolar (1.2 ± 0.5 V vs. 2.7 ± 1.0 V, P < 0.001; 1.6 ± 0.6 V vs. 2.7 ± 1.0 V, P < 0.001). Full fusion mode had the shortest P-QRS (116.9 ± 12.8 ms) and V1 RWPT (94.5 ± 12.3 ms), V6 RWPT remain the shortest (64.9 ± 9.7 ms).

Changing the bilateral electrode pacing vector configuration to Bilateral Cathodes and Ring Bipolar can reduce the full fusion mode capture threshold compared to conventional bipolar pacing.

The characteristics of electrophysiological in three bilateral electrode pacing vector configurations.

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