Key result
New-onset persistent left bundle branch block after TAVI was associated with a higher rate of permanent pacemaker implantation (HR 2.09; 95% CI 1.12-3.90; P=0.021) during midterm follow-up.
Why the study?
Does new-onset persistent left bundle branch block increase mortality or permanent pacemaker implantation in patients undergoing TAVI?
Meta-Analysis (n=4,049)
Does new-onset persistent left bundle branch block increase mortality or permanent pacemaker implantation in patients undergoing TAVI?
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New-onset persistent LBBB after TAVI is associated with a twofold increased risk of requiring a permanent pacemaker but does not significantly impact midterm mortality.
New-onset persistent left bundle branch block (NOP-LBBB) is one of the most common conduction disturbances after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). We hypothesized that NOP-LBBB may have a clinically negative impact after TAVI. To find out, we conducted a systematic literature search of the MEDLINE/PubMed and Embase databases. Observational studies that reported clinical outcomes of NOP-LBBB patients after TAVI were included. The random-effects model was used to combine odds ratios, risk ratios, or hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% confidence intervals. Adjusted HRs were utilized over unadjusted HRs or risk ratios when available. A total of 4049 patients (807 and 3242 patients with and without NOP-LBBB, respectively) were included. Perioperative (in-hospital or 30-day) and midterm all-cause mortality and midterm cardiovascular mortality were comparable between the groups. The NOP-LBBB patients experienced a higher rate of permanent pacemaker implantation (HR: 2.09, 95% confidence interval: 1.12-3.90, P = 0.021, I(2) = 83%) during midterm follow-up. We found that NOP-LBBB after TAVI resulted in higher permanent pacemaker implantation but did not negatively affect the midterm prognosis. Therefore, careful observation during the follow-up is required.
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Ando et al. (2016) conducted a meta-analysis in Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) (n=4,049). New-onset persistent left bundle branch block (NOP-LBBB) vs. No NOP-LBBB was evaluated on Permanent pacemaker implantation (HR 2.09, 95% CI 1.12-3.90, p=0.021). New-onset persistent left bundle branch block after TAVI was associated with a higher rate of permanent pacemaker implantation (HR 2.09; 95% CI 1.12-3.90; P=0.021) during midterm follow-up.
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