Atrioventricular Block, Cardiac Arrhythmia, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Symptomatic Bradycardia
Conditions
Keywords
Atrioventricular delay, AV delay, Pacemaker, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Bradycardia, PR interval, Atrioventricular block, AV block, Echocardiography, Arrhythmia, AV optimization
Brief summary
This is a randomized, prospective clinical trial to determine the effects of two different pacemaker atrioventricular delay (AV delay) settings on heart function in patients with dual chamber pacemakers implanted for symptomatic bradycardia with long PR intervals (delayed conduction between upper and lower chambers of the heart). The study will compare a long, fixed AV delay (standard) with an optimized AV delay for each individual using echocardiography (experimental).
Detailed description
Cardiac pacing is the only effective treatment for symptomatic sinus node dysfunction. Most patients with preserved left ventricular function receive dual chamber pacemakers; however, right ventricular pacing can have detrimental effects on left ventricular function due to the abnormal electrical and mechanical activation pattern of the ventricles. Many patients receiving dual chamber pacemakers for symptomatic bradycardia have prolonged intrinsic AV conduction (first degree AV block), and as a result, will receive a significant amount of ventricular pacing if programmed at physiologic AV intervals. As an alternative, many pacemakers can be programmed to minimize ventricular pacing at the expense of allowing longer AV delays. However, these long AV delays may not be physiologic and may also lead to reduced cardiac output. At present the standard of care is either to program the pacemaker at an physiologic natural AV delay of about 160 msec or to program the pacemaker with a long AV delay to minimize ventricular pacing. The main scientific questions being addressed in this study are to evaluate the acute and chronic effects on cardiac output, functional status, sense of well-being, and cardiac remodeling of a long AV delay allowing for intrinsic conduction as compared to an echocardiographically optimized AV delay during dual chamber pacing. Patients enrolled in the trial will complete a run-in period of two weeks prior to randomization in which pacemakers will be programmed with a long-fixed AV delay to allow intrinsic conduction and minimize ventricular pacing (standard). At two weeks, patients will receive a baseline echocardiogram. To determine optimal AV delay, all patients will undergo echocardiographic analysis at varying AV delays. Optimal AV delay will be defined as the AV delay associated with the largest average aortic Doppler velocity time integral (VTI). Then, patients will be randomized to either the short, optimized (experimental) or long, fixed (standard) AV delay groups. To assess functional status and sense of well-being, patients will complete a six minute walk test and Short Form-36 Medical Outcomes Study Questionnaire. Patients return to clinic for another study visit at 6 months and repeat research procedures, including baseline echocardiogram, questionnaire, and 6 minute walk test.
Interventions
Pacemaker will be set to a long, fixed AV delay to minimize ventricular pacing
Pacemaker will be set to the AV delay that produces the greatest cardiac output in echocardiography for each patient enrolled.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Patient population: Individuals with 1st degree atrioventricular (AV) block who have received a dual chamber pacemaker for symptomatic bradycardia. Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients greater than 18 years of age 2. Patients with symptomatic sinus bradycardia 3. Patients who meet standard indications for dual chamber pacemaker implantation 4. Patients who have 1st degree AV block determined by PR interval \> 200ms
Exclusion criteria
1. Patients with complete or high grade AV block 2. Patients who are unable to complete dual chamber pacemaker implantation for any reason 3. Patients with congestive heart failure determined by a Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction \< 45% 4. Patients with persistent atrial fibrillation 5. Sustained premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), premature atrial contractions (PACs), atrial flutter, or other heart conditions that may interfere with echocardiography measurements 6. Patients who are pregnant 7. Patients with Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation that have had an episode(s) within 30 days of consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters Left Ventricular Mass (gm) From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | 6 months | Comparison (∆) of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters left ventricular mass (gm) From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. A reduction in left ventricular mass represents an improvement in function. |
| Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters LV Dimension at End-diastole, LV Dimension at End-systole, and Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion (cm) From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | 6 months | Comparison (∆) of change in echocardiographic parameters left ventricular (LV) dimension at end-diastole, left ventricular (LV) dimension at end-systole, and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (cm) from baseline to followup, in Optimized AV delay versus Long-fixed AV delay groups. A reduction LV dimension indicates improvement in function, and an increase in tricuspid annular plane excursion represents an improvement in function. |
| Comparison of Echocardiographic Parameters Mitral E Wave Velocity (cm/s) and Mitral A Wave Velocity (cm/s) at Baseline and Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Group. | 6 months | Comparison (∆) of echocardiographic parameters mitral E wave velocity (cm/s) and mitral A wave velocity (cm/s) at baseline and followup, in Optimized AV delay versus Long-fixed AV delay group. An increase in mitral E wave velocity and a decrease in mitral A velocity represent an improvement in function. |
| Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameter ΔE/A and Mean E/e' Ratio (Unitless) From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | 6 months | Comparison (Δ) of change in echocardiographic parameter ΔE/A and Mean E/e' ratio (unitless) from baseline to followup, in Optimized AV delay versus Long-fixed AV delay groups. An higher delta E/A and mean E/e' ratio represent improvement in function, |
| Comparison of Echocardiographic Parameter Deceleration Time (Msec) at Baseline and Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Group. | 6 months | Comparison (∆) of Echocardiographic Parameter Deceleration time (msec) at Baseline and Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Group. A reduction in deceleration time represents an improvement in function. |
| Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters LVED End Diastolic Volume Index, LVES Volume Index, Maximum LA Volume Index, and Minimum LA Volume Index (ml/m2) From Baseline to Follow-up, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | 6 months | Comparison of change in echocardiographic parameters left ventricular end diastolic (LVED) volume index, left ventricular end systolic (LVES) volume index, maximum left atrial (LA) volume index, and minimum left atrial (LA) volume index (ml/m2) from baseline to follow-up, in Optimized AV delay versus Long-fixed AV delay groups. A reduction in volume indexes represents an improvement in function. |
| Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction and Global Longitudinal Strain (%) From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | 6 months | Comparison (∆) of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction and Global Longitudinal Strain (%) From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. An increase in left ventricular ejection time represents an improvement in function. A more negative global longitudinal strain % represents an improvement in function. |
| Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters Tricuspid Regurgitation (TR) Velocity m/s From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | 6 months | Comparison (∆) of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters Tricuspid Regurgitation (TR) velocity m/s From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. An reduction in tricuspid regurgitation velocity represents an improvement in function. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Comparison of Measured Distance Walked in 6 Minutes in Meters From Baseline and Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Group Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Group. | 6 months | Comparison (∆) of measured distance walked in 6 minutes in meters from baseline and followup, in Optimized AV delay group versus Long-fixed AV delay group. An increase in distance walked during the 6 minute walk test represents an improvement in function. |
Countries
United States
Participant flow
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| Long, Fixed AV Delay Pacemaker will be set to a long, fixed AV delay to minimize ventricular pacing
Long, fixed AV delay: Pacemaker will be set to a long, fixed AV delay to minimize ventricular pacing | 12 |
| Short, Optimized AV Delay Pacemaker will be set to the AV delay that produces the greatest cardiac output in echocardiography for each patient enrolled
Short, optimized AV delay: Pacemaker will be set to the AV delay that produces the greatest cardiac output in echocardiography for each patient enrolled. | 11 |
| Total | 23 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | Short, Optimized AV Delay | Total | Long, Fixed AV Delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, Categorical <=18 years | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Age, Categorical >=65 years | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Age, Categorical Between 18 and 65 years | 11 Participants | 23 Participants | 12 Participants |
| Age, Continuous | 78.0 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.7 | 72.7 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.2 | 67.8 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.6 |
| Race (NIH/OMB) American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Asian | 1 Participants | 2 Participants | 1 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Black or African American | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) More than one race | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Unknown or Not Reported | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) White | 10 Participants | 21 Participants | 11 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment United States | 11 participants | 23 participants | 12 participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 3 Participants | 6 Participants | 3 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 8 Participants | 17 Participants | 9 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk | EG001 affected / at risk |
|---|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | 0 / 12 | 0 / 11 |
| other Total, other adverse events | 0 / 12 | 0 / 11 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 0 / 12 | 0 / 11 |
Outcome results
Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction and Global Longitudinal Strain (%) From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups.
Comparison (∆) of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction and Global Longitudinal Strain (%) From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. An increase in left ventricular ejection time represents an improvement in function. A more negative global longitudinal strain % represents an improvement in function.
Time frame: 6 months
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimized AV Delay | Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction and Global Longitudinal Strain (%) From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction | 4.4 percentage | Standard Deviation 13.1 |
| Optimized AV Delay | Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction and Global Longitudinal Strain (%) From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | Global Longitudinal Strain | 5.5 percentage | Standard Deviation 16.1 |
| Long Fixed AV Delay | Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction and Global Longitudinal Strain (%) From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction | -0.7 percentage | Standard Deviation 8.7 |
| Long Fixed AV Delay | Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction and Global Longitudinal Strain (%) From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | Global Longitudinal Strain | -11.8 percentage | Standard Deviation 17.8 |
Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters Left Ventricular Mass (gm) From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups.
Comparison (∆) of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters left ventricular mass (gm) From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. A reduction in left ventricular mass represents an improvement in function.
Time frame: 6 months
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimized AV Delay | Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters Left Ventricular Mass (gm) From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | 142.8 gm | Standard Deviation 21 |
| Long Fixed AV Delay | Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters Left Ventricular Mass (gm) From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | 148.4 gm | Standard Deviation 23.2 |
Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters LV Dimension at End-diastole, LV Dimension at End-systole, and Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion (cm) From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups.
Comparison (∆) of change in echocardiographic parameters left ventricular (LV) dimension at end-diastole, left ventricular (LV) dimension at end-systole, and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (cm) from baseline to followup, in Optimized AV delay versus Long-fixed AV delay groups. A reduction LV dimension indicates improvement in function, and an increase in tricuspid annular plane excursion represents an improvement in function.
Time frame: 6 months
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimized AV Delay | Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters LV Dimension at End-diastole, LV Dimension at End-systole, and Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion (cm) From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | Left Ventricular Dimension at End-Diastole (LVDd) | -3.1 cm | Standard Deviation 6.2 |
| Optimized AV Delay | Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters LV Dimension at End-diastole, LV Dimension at End-systole, and Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion (cm) From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | Left Ventricular Dimension as End-Systole (LVDs) | -4.2 cm | Standard Deviation 18.6 |
| Optimized AV Delay | Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters LV Dimension at End-diastole, LV Dimension at End-systole, and Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion (cm) From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | Tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion | 2.4 cm | Standard Deviation 0.5 |
| Long Fixed AV Delay | Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters LV Dimension at End-diastole, LV Dimension at End-systole, and Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion (cm) From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | Left Ventricular Dimension at End-Diastole (LVDd) | 0.1 cm | Standard Deviation 4.8 |
| Long Fixed AV Delay | Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters LV Dimension at End-diastole, LV Dimension at End-systole, and Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion (cm) From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | Left Ventricular Dimension as End-Systole (LVDs) | -1.9 cm | Standard Deviation 14 |
| Long Fixed AV Delay | Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters LV Dimension at End-diastole, LV Dimension at End-systole, and Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion (cm) From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | Tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion | 2.3 cm | Standard Deviation 0.4 |
Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters LVED End Diastolic Volume Index, LVES Volume Index, Maximum LA Volume Index, and Minimum LA Volume Index (ml/m2) From Baseline to Follow-up, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups.
Comparison of change in echocardiographic parameters left ventricular end diastolic (LVED) volume index, left ventricular end systolic (LVES) volume index, maximum left atrial (LA) volume index, and minimum left atrial (LA) volume index (ml/m2) from baseline to follow-up, in Optimized AV delay versus Long-fixed AV delay groups. A reduction in volume indexes represents an improvement in function.
Time frame: 6 months
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimized AV Delay | Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters LVED End Diastolic Volume Index, LVES Volume Index, Maximum LA Volume Index, and Minimum LA Volume Index (ml/m2) From Baseline to Follow-up, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | Minimum left atrial volume index | -9.1 ml/m2 | Standard Deviation 42.1 |
| Optimized AV Delay | Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters LVED End Diastolic Volume Index, LVES Volume Index, Maximum LA Volume Index, and Minimum LA Volume Index (ml/m2) From Baseline to Follow-up, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | Left ventricular end diastolic volume index | -13.2 ml/m2 | Standard Deviation 11 |
| Optimized AV Delay | Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters LVED End Diastolic Volume Index, LVES Volume Index, Maximum LA Volume Index, and Minimum LA Volume Index (ml/m2) From Baseline to Follow-up, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | Left ventricular end systolic volume index | -16.4 ml/m2 | Standard Deviation 13.6 |
| Optimized AV Delay | Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters LVED End Diastolic Volume Index, LVES Volume Index, Maximum LA Volume Index, and Minimum LA Volume Index (ml/m2) From Baseline to Follow-up, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | Maximum left atrial volume index | -9.7 ml/m2 | Standard Deviation 40.9 |
| Long Fixed AV Delay | Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters LVED End Diastolic Volume Index, LVES Volume Index, Maximum LA Volume Index, and Minimum LA Volume Index (ml/m2) From Baseline to Follow-up, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | Maximum left atrial volume index | 0.6 ml/m2 | Standard Deviation 25.4 |
| Long Fixed AV Delay | Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters LVED End Diastolic Volume Index, LVES Volume Index, Maximum LA Volume Index, and Minimum LA Volume Index (ml/m2) From Baseline to Follow-up, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | Minimum left atrial volume index | 1.8 ml/m2 | Standard Deviation 28.6 |
| Long Fixed AV Delay | Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters LVED End Diastolic Volume Index, LVES Volume Index, Maximum LA Volume Index, and Minimum LA Volume Index (ml/m2) From Baseline to Follow-up, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | Left ventricular end systolic volume index | 6.7 ml/m2 | Standard Deviation 22.9 |
| Long Fixed AV Delay | Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters LVED End Diastolic Volume Index, LVES Volume Index, Maximum LA Volume Index, and Minimum LA Volume Index (ml/m2) From Baseline to Follow-up, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | Left ventricular end diastolic volume index | 5.8 ml/m2 | Standard Deviation 18.7 |
Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters Tricuspid Regurgitation (TR) Velocity m/s From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups.
Comparison (∆) of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters Tricuspid Regurgitation (TR) velocity m/s From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. An reduction in tricuspid regurgitation velocity represents an improvement in function.
Time frame: 6 months
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimized AV Delay | Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters Tricuspid Regurgitation (TR) Velocity m/s From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | 2.2 m/sec | Standard Deviation 0.3 |
| Long Fixed AV Delay | Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameters Tricuspid Regurgitation (TR) Velocity m/s From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | 2.2 m/sec | Standard Deviation 0.5 |
Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameter ΔE/A and Mean E/e' Ratio (Unitless) From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups.
Comparison (Δ) of change in echocardiographic parameter ΔE/A and Mean E/e' ratio (unitless) from baseline to followup, in Optimized AV delay versus Long-fixed AV delay groups. An higher delta E/A and mean E/e' ratio represent improvement in function,
Time frame: 6 months
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimized AV Delay | Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameter ΔE/A and Mean E/e' Ratio (Unitless) From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | Δ E/A Ratio | 5.8 Ratio (unitless) | Standard Deviation 32 |
| Optimized AV Delay | Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameter ΔE/A and Mean E/e' Ratio (Unitless) From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | Δ Mean E/e' | -1.1 Ratio (unitless) | Standard Deviation 29.2 |
| Long Fixed AV Delay | Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameter ΔE/A and Mean E/e' Ratio (Unitless) From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | Δ E/A Ratio | -15.9 Ratio (unitless) | Standard Deviation 31.1 |
| Long Fixed AV Delay | Comparison of Change in Echocardiographic Parameter ΔE/A and Mean E/e' Ratio (Unitless) From Baseline to Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Groups. | Δ Mean E/e' | -5.6 Ratio (unitless) | Standard Deviation 14.4 |
Comparison of Echocardiographic Parameter Deceleration Time (Msec) at Baseline and Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Group.
Comparison (∆) of Echocardiographic Parameter Deceleration time (msec) at Baseline and Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Group. A reduction in deceleration time represents an improvement in function.
Time frame: 6 months
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimized AV Delay | Comparison of Echocardiographic Parameter Deceleration Time (Msec) at Baseline and Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Group. | 14.6 msec | Standard Deviation 15.7 |
| Long Fixed AV Delay | Comparison of Echocardiographic Parameter Deceleration Time (Msec) at Baseline and Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Group. | 2.1 msec | Standard Deviation 20.2 |
Comparison of Echocardiographic Parameters Mitral E Wave Velocity (cm/s) and Mitral A Wave Velocity (cm/s) at Baseline and Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Group.
Comparison (∆) of echocardiographic parameters mitral E wave velocity (cm/s) and mitral A wave velocity (cm/s) at baseline and followup, in Optimized AV delay versus Long-fixed AV delay group. An increase in mitral E wave velocity and a decrease in mitral A velocity represent an improvement in function.
Time frame: 6 months
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimized AV Delay | Comparison of Echocardiographic Parameters Mitral E Wave Velocity (cm/s) and Mitral A Wave Velocity (cm/s) at Baseline and Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Group. | ∆ Mitral E wave velocity | -5.5 cm/s | Standard Deviation 16.4 |
| Optimized AV Delay | Comparison of Echocardiographic Parameters Mitral E Wave Velocity (cm/s) and Mitral A Wave Velocity (cm/s) at Baseline and Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Group. | ∆ Mitral A wave velocity | 3.5 cm/s | Standard Deviation 12.3 |
| Long Fixed AV Delay | Comparison of Echocardiographic Parameters Mitral E Wave Velocity (cm/s) and Mitral A Wave Velocity (cm/s) at Baseline and Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Group. | ∆ Mitral E wave velocity | 0.8 cm/s | Standard Deviation 21.9 |
| Long Fixed AV Delay | Comparison of Echocardiographic Parameters Mitral E Wave Velocity (cm/s) and Mitral A Wave Velocity (cm/s) at Baseline and Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Group. | ∆ Mitral A wave velocity | 0.0 cm/s | Standard Deviation 26 |
Comparison of Measured Distance Walked in 6 Minutes in Meters From Baseline and Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Group Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Group.
Comparison (∆) of measured distance walked in 6 minutes in meters from baseline and followup, in Optimized AV delay group versus Long-fixed AV delay group. An increase in distance walked during the 6 minute walk test represents an improvement in function.
Time frame: 6 months
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimized AV Delay | Comparison of Measured Distance Walked in 6 Minutes in Meters From Baseline and Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Group Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Group. | 368.7 meters | Standard Deviation 71.8 |
| Long Fixed AV Delay | Comparison of Measured Distance Walked in 6 Minutes in Meters From Baseline and Followup, in Optimized AV Delay Group Versus Long-fixed AV Delay Group. | 473.8 meters | Standard Deviation 83.2 |