A 70-year-old with HFrEF, EF 25%, NYHA III on GDMT has QRS 160 ms with LBBB. Which device therapy improves symptoms and mortality?...

Question

A 70-year-old with HFrEF, EF 25%, NYHA III on GDMT has QRS 160 ms with LBBB. Which device therapy improves symptoms and mortality?

Accepted Answer

CRT (biventricular pacing) with defibrillator as indicated

Answer

ICD only

Answer

Pacemaker only

Answer

No device therapy

Answer

Ablation only

us-abim MCQ (SBA): HFrEF-CRT