Europace Advance Access originally published online on May 17, 2007
Europace 2007 9(9):768-769; doi:10.1093/europace/eum069
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CARDIAC RESYNCHRONISATION THERAPY
Regression of mitral regurgitation after cardiac resynchronization therapy in an adult with preserved left ventricular function and right ventricular pacing
1 Hospital Haut Leveque, Service Pr Clementy, University Victor Segalen, Avenue Magellan, Pessac, 33000 Bordeaux, France
We report the case of a 60-year-old patient with preserved ventricular function and no organic mitral leaflet disease implanted with a dual-chamber pacemaker. Right ventricular pacing induced a major ventricular dyssynchrony, a severe mitral regurgitation, and symptoms of congestive heart failure. Upgrading to a biventricular device was associated with a decrease in the symptoms, the ventricular dyssynchrony, and the mitral regurgitation.
Key Words: Biventricular pacing, Mitral regurgitation, Ventricular dyssynchrony
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Manuscript submitted 8 February 2007. Accepted after revision 21 March 2007.