Emergent role of dynamic optimization in cardiac resynchronization therapy: Systematic review and network meta‐analysis

Abstract Aims Suboptimal device programming is frequent in non‐responders to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). However, the role of device optimization and the most appropriate technique are still unknown. The aim of our study was to analyse the effect of different CRT optimization techniques...

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Main Authors: Előd‐János Zsigmond, Richárd Masszi, Réka Ehrenberger, Caner Turan, Péter Fehérvári, Noémi Gede, Péter Hegyi, Zsolt Molnár, Domonkos Trásy, Gábor Zoltán Duray
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Published: Wiley 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ehf2.14957
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author Előd‐János Zsigmond
Richárd Masszi
Réka Ehrenberger
Caner Turan
Péter Fehérvári
Noémi Gede
Péter Hegyi
Zsolt Molnár
Domonkos Trásy
Gábor Zoltán Duray
author_facet Előd‐János Zsigmond
Richárd Masszi
Réka Ehrenberger
Caner Turan
Péter Fehérvári
Noémi Gede
Péter Hegyi
Zsolt Molnár
Domonkos Trásy
Gábor Zoltán Duray
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description Abstract Aims Suboptimal device programming is frequent in non‐responders to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). However, the role of device optimization and the most appropriate technique are still unknown. The aim of our study was to analyse the effect of different CRT optimization techniques within a network meta‐analysis. Methods A systematic search was conducted on MEDLINE, Embase and CENTRAL for studies comparing outcomes with empirical device settings or optimization using echocardiography, static algorithms or dynamic algorithms. Studies investigating the effect of optimization in non‐responders were also analysed. Results A total of 17 studies with 4346 patients were included in the quantitative analysis. Of the treatments and outcomes examined, a significant difference was found only between dynamic algorithms and echocardiography, with the former leading to a higher echocardiographic response rate [odds ratio (OR): 2.02, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.21–3.35], lower heart failure hospitalization rate (OR: 0.75, 95% CI 0.57–0.99) and greater improvement in 6‐minute walk test [mean difference (MD): 45.52 m, 95% credible interval (CrI) 3.91–82.44 m]. We found no significant difference between empirical settings, static algorithms and dynamic algorithms. Seven studies with 228 patients reported response rates after optimization in non‐responders. Altogether, 34.3%–66.7% of initial non‐responders showed improvement after optimization, depending on response criteria. Conclusions At the time of CRT implantation, dynamic algorithms may serve as a resource‐friendly alternative to echocardiographic optimization, with similar or better mid‐term outcomes. However, their superiority over empirical device settings needs to be investigated in further trials. For non‐responders, CRT optimization should be considered, as the majority of patients experience improvement.
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spelling doaj-art-a4ecdb33df66403db5bcd799280e67a12024-12-11T01:57:00ZengWileyESC Heart Failure2055-58222024-12-011164046406010.1002/ehf2.14957Emergent role of dynamic optimization in cardiac resynchronization therapy: Systematic review and network meta‐analysisElőd‐János Zsigmond0Richárd Masszi1Réka Ehrenberger2Caner Turan3Péter Fehérvári4Noémi Gede5Péter Hegyi6Zsolt Molnár7Domonkos Trásy8Gábor Zoltán Duray9Centre for Translational Medicine Semmelweis University Budapest HungaryCentre for Translational Medicine Semmelweis University Budapest HungaryCentre for Translational Medicine Semmelweis University Budapest HungaryCentre for Translational Medicine Semmelweis University Budapest HungaryCentre for Translational Medicine Semmelweis University Budapest HungaryCentre for Translational Medicine Semmelweis University Budapest HungaryCentre for Translational Medicine Semmelweis University Budapest HungaryCentre for Translational Medicine Semmelweis University Budapest HungaryCentre for Translational Medicine Semmelweis University Budapest HungaryCentre for Translational Medicine Semmelweis University Budapest HungaryAbstract Aims Suboptimal device programming is frequent in non‐responders to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). However, the role of device optimization and the most appropriate technique are still unknown. The aim of our study was to analyse the effect of different CRT optimization techniques within a network meta‐analysis. Methods A systematic search was conducted on MEDLINE, Embase and CENTRAL for studies comparing outcomes with empirical device settings or optimization using echocardiography, static algorithms or dynamic algorithms. Studies investigating the effect of optimization in non‐responders were also analysed. Results A total of 17 studies with 4346 patients were included in the quantitative analysis. Of the treatments and outcomes examined, a significant difference was found only between dynamic algorithms and echocardiography, with the former leading to a higher echocardiographic response rate [odds ratio (OR): 2.02, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.21–3.35], lower heart failure hospitalization rate (OR: 0.75, 95% CI 0.57–0.99) and greater improvement in 6‐minute walk test [mean difference (MD): 45.52 m, 95% credible interval (CrI) 3.91–82.44 m]. We found no significant difference between empirical settings, static algorithms and dynamic algorithms. Seven studies with 228 patients reported response rates after optimization in non‐responders. Altogether, 34.3%–66.7% of initial non‐responders showed improvement after optimization, depending on response criteria. Conclusions At the time of CRT implantation, dynamic algorithms may serve as a resource‐friendly alternative to echocardiographic optimization, with similar or better mid‐term outcomes. However, their superiority over empirical device settings needs to be investigated in further trials. For non‐responders, CRT optimization should be considered, as the majority of patients experience improvement.https://doi.org/10.1002/ehf2.14957cardiac resynchronization therapydevice optimizationdynamic algorithmsechocardiographyempirical settings
spellingShingle Előd‐János Zsigmond
Richárd Masszi
Réka Ehrenberger
Caner Turan
Péter Fehérvári
Noémi Gede
Péter Hegyi
Zsolt Molnár
Domonkos Trásy
Gábor Zoltán Duray
Emergent role of dynamic optimization in cardiac resynchronization therapy: Systematic review and network meta‐analysis
ESC Heart Failure
cardiac resynchronization therapy
device optimization
dynamic algorithms
echocardiography
empirical settings
title Emergent role of dynamic optimization in cardiac resynchronization therapy: Systematic review and network meta‐analysis
title_full Emergent role of dynamic optimization in cardiac resynchronization therapy: Systematic review and network meta‐analysis
title_fullStr Emergent role of dynamic optimization in cardiac resynchronization therapy: Systematic review and network meta‐analysis
title_full_unstemmed Emergent role of dynamic optimization in cardiac resynchronization therapy: Systematic review and network meta‐analysis
title_short Emergent role of dynamic optimization in cardiac resynchronization therapy: Systematic review and network meta‐analysis
title_sort emergent role of dynamic optimization in cardiac resynchronization therapy systematic review and network meta analysis
topic cardiac resynchronization therapy
device optimization
dynamic algorithms
echocardiography
empirical settings
url https://doi.org/10.1002/ehf2.14957
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