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Complications of CRT
Complications of LV implants: Welcome
Non responders
Phrenic stimulation
Pro-arrhythmia
Complications of LV implants: About
Non responders
Non responders may be due to multiple factors
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Low pacing percentage (<90%)
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Loss of AV synchrony
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BiV pacing inhibition
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LV capture issues
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RV capture issues
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Other
Complications of LV implants: About
Complications of LV implants: About
Complications of LV implants: About
Complications of LV implants: About
Complications of LV implants: About
Complications of LV implants: About
Phrenic stimulation
Decrease pacing output
Reprogramming lead from unipolar to bipolar
Changing LV pacing vector
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Repositioning lead
Turning OFF auto-capture algorithms for LV lead
Nothing done if only occurs in rare postural positions
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Reassurance to patient in important
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Complications of LV implants: About
Proarrhythmia
LV pacing inducing VT
Vary rare and not well documented
Can be site dependent
Complications of LV implants: About
Complications of LV implants: About
Complications of LV implants: About
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