Effect of lead design and pacing vector on electrical parameters of quadripolar coronary sinus leads: The RALLY‐X4 study

Abstract

Background: Various lead designs have been developed to accommodate different coronary sinus anatomies. Our objectives were to compare electrical parameters of straight and spiral left ventricular leads, to evaluate capture thresholds and impedances using different pacing vectors, and to study evolution of thresholds over time. Methods:The RALLY-X4 study enrolled patients implanted with a lead from the Acuity X4 family (straight, spiral short, or spiral long). Electrical parameters (including capture thresholds from all 17 vectors) were measured at baseline and follow-up. Results: Data from 795 patients who were successfully implanted were analyzed. Straight and spiral leads had similar proportions of patients with thresholds <2.5 V/0.4 ms using the distal electrode (61-65% of patients) or from at least one of the proximal (E2-E4) electrodes (81-83% of patients). Unipolar vectors had significantly lower thresholds and impedances than bipolar vectors, with similar measurements compared to extended bipolar configurations. Capture thresholds increased with more proximal electrodes for all leads. Over a mean follow-up of 1 year, a slight decrease in capture thresholds was observed. Conclusion: Straight and spiral quadripolar leads allow to obtain clinically acceptable capture thresholds from at least one of the proximal electrodes in >80% of patients. Pacing vectors significantly affect electrical parameters, with higher thresholds in more proximal electrodes and lower thresholds with unipolar and extended bipolar configurations. Capture thresholds slightly decreased over a mean follow-up of 1 year. K E Y W O R D S capture threshold, Cardiac resynchronization therapy, impedance, pacing leads 1018

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