The Lead Episode 125: A Discussion of Permanent Left Bundle Branch Area DF-4 Defibrillator Lead Implantation Feasibility, Procedural Caveats, Safety, and Follow-Up, LIVE at HRX (IH)-A Discussion of Permanent Left Bundle Branch Area DF-4 Defibrillator Lead Implantation Feasibility, Procedural Caveats, Safety, and Follow-Up, LIVE at HRX (Speaker Information)

A Discussion of Permanent Left Bundle Branch Area DF-4 Defibrillator Lead Implantation Feasibility, Procedural Caveats, Safety, and Follow-Up, LIVE at HRX (Speaker Information)

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This discussion, hosted by Dr. Michael S. Lloyd at HRX, centers on the article "Permanent Left Bundle Branch Area DF-4 Defibrillator Lead Implantation: Feasibility, Procedural Caveats, Safety, and Follow-Up" published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology. Authored by Anindya Ghosh and colleagues, the article evaluates the clinical application of permanent left bundle branch area pacing using a DF-4 defibrillator lead. The procedure's feasibility, technical considerations, safety profile, and long-term follow-up outcomes are critically analyzed. Contributors to the discussion include Dr. Miguel A. Leal and Dr. Jason T. Jacobson, both holding FHRS credentials and affiliated with Emory University and Westchester Medical Center, respectively. They bring additional clinical insights and expertise to the conversation. Disclosures reveal consulting and research relationships of the contributors with medical device companies such as Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Abbott Medical, Zoll Medical, and others, highlighting industry engagement related to electrophysiology technologies. The session aims to provide electrophysiologists with practical knowledge on implant technique nuances, potential challenges, patient safety considerations, and optimizing clinical results through careful follow-up. Overall, the dialogue advances understanding of innovative pacing strategies that may enhance cardiac resynchronization and defibrillation therapy outcomes, supporting informed adoption in clinical practice.

Keywords

Permanent Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing

DF-4 Defibrillator Lead

Feasibility Study

Procedural Caveats

Safety Profile

Long-term Follow-Up

Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

Clinical Application

Electrophysiology Technologies

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy