Left Bundle-Branch Block Induced by Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Increases Risk of Death
Author(s) -
Patrick Houthuizen,
Leen van Garsse,
Thomas T. Poels,
Peter de Jaegere,
Robert M.A. van der Boon,
Ben M. Swinkels,
Jurriën M. ten Berg,
Frank van der Kley,
Martin J. Schalij,
Jan Baan,
Ricardo Cocchieri,
Guus Brueren,
Albert H.M. van Straten,
Peter den Heijer,
Mohamed Bentala,
Vincent van Ommen,
Jolanda Kluin,
Pieter R. Stella,
Martin H. Prins,
Jos G. Maessen,
Frits W. Prinzen
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
circulation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 7.795
H-Index - 607
eISSN - 1524-4539
pISSN - 0009-7322
DOI - 10.1161/circulationaha.112.101055
Subject(s) - medicine , interquartile range , cardiology , left bundle branch block , hazard ratio , ejection fraction , aortic valve stenosis , confidence interval , aortic valve , stenosis , heart failure , surgery
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a novel therapy for treatment of severe aortic stenosis. Although 30% to 50% of patients develop new left bundle-branch block (LBBB), its effect on clinical outcome is unclear.
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