This trial will investigate the clinical and haemodynamic effects of temporary biventricular pacing after cardiac surgery. Subjects with poor left ventricular systolic function will receive either temporary biventricular pacing or 'standard' post-operative pacing for 48 hours. The investigators hypothesis that reversal of cardiac dyssynchrony will improve tissue perfusion and cardiac haemodynamics after surgical revascularisation. This will shorten post-operative recovery in cardiac ITU.
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Duration of Level 3 care after cardiac surgery, as defined by the 'Designed for Life' document- Welsh Assembly Government.
Timeframe: 30 days