Abstract

Heart failure (HF) is a common condition, and its overall prevalence is constantly growing. HF ultimately progresses to end-stage disease that is refractory to optimal medical therapy and requires implantable devices or heart transplant. In recent years, cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has been generally accepted in patients with NYHA class III or IV, reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (less than 35%), and the wide QRS complex (>120 msec). CRT improves the efficacy of heart ventricle function and, as a result, physical performance and quality of life. Reverse cardiac remodeling occurs at a pathophysiological level that improves systolic function. Patients with end-stage HF who are on the heart transplant list are a specific group in whom CRT is considered a “bridge” to surgery. This review paper discusses state-of-the-art, advances, and unresolved issues in this area. KEYWORDS: cardiac resynchronization therapy, heart failure, left ventricular remodeling, ejection fraction, heart transplant. FOR CITATION: Shumakov D.V., Zybin D.I., Popov M.A. et al. Resynchronization therapy in end-stage heart failure. Russian Medical Inquiry. 2021;5(4):206–211 (in Russ.). DOI: 10.32364/2587-6821-2021-5-4-206-211.

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