A Highly Predictive Risk Model for Pacemaker Implantation After TAVR

Conclusions By using a precise characterization of distribution of calcification in the AVC in a single-center, retrospective study, NCC-DLZ CA was found to be an independent predictor of new PPMI post–third generation balloon expandable valve TAVR. The findings also reinforce the importance of short MS length, pre-existing RBBB, and ventricular implantation depth as important synergistic PPMI risk factors. This risk model will need validation by future prospective multicenter studies.
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research