Conduction Disturbances After TAVR: Electrophysiological Studies and Pacemaker Dependency

Permanent pacemaker (PPM) placement occurs in 5 –20% of patients after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Although predictors of pacemaker implantation have been established, features that predispose patients to pacemaker utilization on follow up have not been widely reported.

Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - March 15, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nader Makki, Jenn Dollery, Danielle Jones, Juan Crestanello, Scott Lilly Source Type: research