Table 1

Evolution of clinical variables with biventricular pacing

Variable Before implantation After implantation p Value
QRS (ms)185 (26)158 (19)< 0.001
QRS axis−19 (61)°48 (78)°< 0.001
NYHA class3.3 (0.5)2.0 (0.6)< 0.001
o 2 max (ml/kg/min)12.3 (4.7)16.3 (4.3)< 0.001
LVEF (%)22 (6)26 (8)< 0.001
  • LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction; NYHA, New York Heart Association functional class; V˙o 2 max, maximum oxygen consumption.