NOVARES MP - Non Invasive Optimization of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy using multipoint pacing
Project objectivesBiventricular pacing (CRT) devices are a therapeutic option reserved for patients with heart failure refractory to conventional pharmacological therapy. Randomized studies have demonstrated benefits of CRT in terms of reduced hospitalizations, quality of life, and improved contractile function. Multi-site biventricular pacing technology was recently introduced and allows ventricular pacing at different sites, with ad hoc programming of delays between the various pacing poles. NOVA Res MP is a pilot study evaluating the use of a noninvasive method for measuring hemodynamic parameters, such as stroke volume and cardiac output, in programming pacing delays for CRT devices that use multi-site pacing (MP) technology. The goal is to optimize multi-site pacing to further improve cardiac performance. |
Start and end date |
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November 2014 - December 2014 |
Project Manager |
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Dr. Danilo Ricciardi - Study Coordinator and Principal Investigator Prof. Germano Di Sciascio |
Coordinating institution of the project |
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Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma |
Other Institutions involved |
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San Raffaele Hospital Cefalù |
