Electrocardiographic characterization of non-selective His bundle pacing. Validation of novel diagnostic criteria.

Jastrzebski, M.; Moskal, P.; Curila, K.; Fijorek, K.; Kukla, P.; Bednarek, A.; Kielbasa, G.; Bednarski, A.; Baranchuk, A.; Czarnecka, D.

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Electrocardiographic characterization of non-selective His bundle pacing. Validation of novel diagnostic criteria.

Jastrzebski, M.·Moskal, P.·Curila, K.·Fijorek, K.·Kukla, P.·Bednarek, A.·Kielbasa, G.·Bednarski, A.·Baranchuk, A.·Czarnecka, D.

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AimsPermanent His bundle (HB) pacing is usually accompanied by simultaneous capture of the adjacent right ventricular (RV) myocardium - this is described as a non-selective (ns)-HB pacing. Our aim was to identify ECG criteria for loss of HB capture during ns-HB pacing.\n\nMethodsConsecutive patients with permanent HB pacing were recruited. Surface 12-lead ECGs during ns-HB pacing and loss of HB capture (RV-only capture) were obtained. ECG criteria for loss/presence of HB capture were identified. In the validation phase these criteria and the \"HB ECG algorithm\" were tested by two blinded observers using a separate, sizable set of ECGs.\n\nResultsA total of 353 ECG (226 ns-HB and 128 RV-only) were obtained from 226 patients with permanent HB pacing devices. QRS notch/slur in left ventricular leads and R-wave peak time in lead V6 were identified as the best features for differentiation. The 2-step HB ECG algorithm based on these features correctly classified 87.1% of cases with sensitivity and specificity of 93.2% and 83.9%, respectively. Moreover, the proposed criteria for definitive diagnosis of ns-HB capture (no QRS slur/notch in leads I, V1, V4-V6 and the R-wave peak time in V6 [≤] 100 ms) presented 100% specificity.\n\nConclusionA novel ECG algorithm for the diagnosis of loss of HB capture and novel criteria for definitive confirmation of HB capture were formulated and validated. Practical application of these criteria during implant and follow-up of patients with HB pacing devices is feasible.\n\nCondensed AbstractThe 2-step ECG algorithm for loss of His bundle capture based on surface ECG analysis is proposed and validated. This method correctly classified 87.1% of cases with a sensitivity and specificity of 93.2% and 83.9%, respectively.\n\nWhats NewO_LIThis is the first study that analyzes QRS characteristics during non-selective His bundle pacing in a sizable cohort of patients.\nC_LIO_LIPrecise criteria and a novel algorithm for electrocardiographic diagnosis of loss of HB capture during presumed non-selective HB pacing were validated.\nC_LIO_LIQRS notch/slur in left ventricular leads was identified as a simple and reproducible feature indicating loss of HB capture or lack/loss of correction of intraventricular conduction disturbances.\nC_LIO_LIAssessment of R-wave peak time in lead V6 rather than QRS duration for diagnosis of ns-HB pacing was validated.\nC_LI

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Jastrzebski, M., Moskal, P., Curila, K., Fijorek, K., Kukla, P., Bednarek, A., Kielbasa, G., Bednarski, A., Baranchuk, A., Czarnecka, D.. 2019-05-08. Electrocardiographic characterization of non-selective His bundle pacing. Validation of novel diagnostic criteria.. https://doi.org/10.1101/631481

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