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: Maeno, Y., Abramowitz, Y., Kawamori, H., Kazuno, Y., Kubo, S., Takahashi, N., Mangat, G., Okuyama, K., Kashif, M., Chakravarty, T., Nakamura, M., Cheng, W., Friedman, J., Berman, D., Makkar, R. R., Jilaihawi, H. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
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