Efecto de la Terapia de Desincronización en Insuficiencia Cardíaca

Abstract

Heart failure is a serious condition often originating from coronary artery disease or a history of poorly controlled arterial hypertension. While common in patients over 65 years old, its incidence has recently increased in the younger population. Diagnosis focuses on the clinical presentation and imaging tests, specifically echocardiography, which reveals ventricular wall dilation, similar to the findings on an electrocardiogram. Pharmacological treatment has demonstrated significant efficacy; nonetheless, when patients do not respond, they are termed “refractory,” necessitating a search for other alternatives such as cardiac resynchronization therapy. This therapy is considered in cases where a conduction abnormality already exists, thereby improving symptoms and reducing complications. Thus, analyzing the effects of cardiac resynchronization therapy in heart failure is paramount.