Abstract:Objective
Post-cardiopulmonary bypass biventricular pacing improves hemodynamics but without clearly defined predictors of response. Based on preclinical studies and prior observations, it was suspected that diastolic dysfunction or pulmonary hypertension is predictive of hemodynamic benefit.
Design
Randomized controlled study of temporary biventricular pacing after cardiopulmonary bypass.
Setting
Single-center study at university-affiliated tertiary care hospital.
Interventions
Patients who underwent by… Show more
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