Risk Factors for Requirement of Permanent Pacemaker Implantation After Aortic Valve Replacement

2006120 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Hasan Basri Erdoğan

Nihan Kayalar · Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital

Hasan Ardal · Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital

Suat Nail Ömeroğlu · Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital

Kaan Kırali · Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital

Mustafa Güler · Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital

Esat Akıncı

Abstract

Irreversible atrioventricular block requiring a permanent pacemaker implantation is an uncommon complication after AVR. Risk factors are annular calcification, bicuspid aorta, female sex, presence of RBBB or LBBB, prolonged total perfusion time, and hypertension.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Cardiac Surgery

Volume 21, Issue 3, pp. 211-215

DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8191.2006.00216.x

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