Hemodynamic Optimization in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Should We Aim for dP/dtmax or Stroke Work? (JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology September 2019)

Hemodynamic Optimization in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Should We Aim for dP/dtmax or Stroke Work? (JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology September 2019) is organized by American College of Cardiology (ACC).

Date of Release: September 16, 2019
Term of Approval/Date of CME/MOC/ECME Expiration: September 15, 2020

Target Audience:
JACC Journal CME is intended for physicians who treat patients with cardiovascular disease.

Credit Offered:
• 1 CME Credit
• 1 ECME Credit
• 1 MOC Credit

Description:
Hemodynamic optimization may increase benefit from CRT. Typically, maximal left ventricular (LV) pressure rise dP/dtmax is used as an index of ventricular performance. Alternatively, SW can be derived from pressure–volume (PV) loops.

Learning Objectives:
After reading this article the reader should be able to:
• Discuss invasive methods of hemodynamic testing for cardiac resynchronization therapy optimization.
• Discuss the advantages of stroke volume–guided optimization over left ventricular (LV) pressure-based optimization.
• Discuss the long-term benefits of invasive LV optimization.

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