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What is the mechanism of LBBB in DCM ? How does left bundle branch pacing correct it ?

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

need to be reminded the etiology of cardiomyopathy plays crucial role in determining the cause of LBBB. This fact by itself tell us what could be the true mechanism of LBBB in dilated cardiomyopathy. There is less compelling academic reasons for this change, than we think. Does LBBB gets corrected by left bundle branch pacing ?

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Black Families at Increased Risk of Inherited Heart Condition That Can Cause Heart Failure at a Young Age

DAIC

Researchers Elizabeth Jordan and Ray Hershberger, MD discuss the results of genetic tests that indicate a risk for dilated cardiomyopathy. Hershberger leads the DCM Consortium , which is composed of 25 leading academic U.S. heart failure/heart transplant programs that contributed to the study.

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Championing Change: Celebrating Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) Women Faculty

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Anuradha Lala-Trindade, MD: She focuses on the selection and care of patients with mechanical circulatory support devices and heart transplantation, genetic cardiomyopathies, and perioperative management of high-risk cardiac surgical cases. A framework for mentor-mentees can help promote and retain women in academic medicine.

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Highlights of ACC 2024

Cardiology Update

Patients receiving semaglutide showed a greater change in Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) clinical summary scores at 52 weeks than placebo. The primary endpoint was a composite of all-cause mortality, left ventricular assist device (LVAD)/heart transplantation, HF hospitalizations, worsening HF, and KCCQ score changes.

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