Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8662048 | International Journal of Cardiology | 2018 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Conduction abnormalities (CA) requiring permanent pacemaker (PPM) implantation, are frequent complications after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). This study included patients without prior CA/PPM who underwent TAVI. Of 563 patients 61 (10.8%) developed a permanent CAVB after the procedure. In a multivariable logistic regression analysis moderate/severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR) (OR 2.05; 95% CI 1.18-3.55; pâ¯=â¯0.010) was identified as an independent predictor for new CAVB. Therefore, in patients with moderate/severe TR utmost care should be taken to avoid procedural factors conducive to mechanical irritation of the conduction system, resulting in pacemaker dependency.
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Authors
Dimitry Schewel, Jury Schewel, Michael Schlüter, Felix Kreidel, Tobias Schmidt, Michael Schmoeckel, Albrecht Elsässer, Karl-Heinz Kuck, Christian Frerker,