Conduction disturbance after TAVR raises mortality risk
These patients need close follow-up, warn researchers
22nd January 2020
Conduction disturbances after transcatheter aortic-valve replacement (TAVR) are associated with increased mortality and other adverse outcomes, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.
New-onset persistent left bundle branch block (NOP-LBBB), high-degree atrioventricular block leading to permanent pacemaker implantation and other conduction disturbances are the most frequent complications of TAVR. But the clinical impact of these disturbances remains controversial.
Canadian researchers have investigated the impact of NOP