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World J Cardiol. Feb 26, 2024; 16(2): 49-53
Published online Feb 26, 2024. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v16.i2.49
Risk of permanent pacemaker implantation following transcatheter aortic valve replacement: Which factors are most relevant?
Akash Batta, Juniali Hatwal
Akash Batta, Department of Cardiology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana 141001, Punjab, India
Juniali Hatwal, Department of Internal Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
Author contributions: Batta A and Hatwal J contributed equally to this work.
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Corresponding author: Akash Batta, Doctor, FACC, MBBS, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Cardiology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Tagore Nagar, Civil Lines, Ludhiana 141001, Punjab, India. akashbatta02@gmail.com
Received: October 28, 2023
Peer-review started: October 28, 2023
First decision: December 29, 2023
Revised: December 30, 2023
Accepted: January 11, 2024
Article in press: January 11, 2024
Published online: February 26, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has emerged as a formidable treatment option for severe symptomatic aortic stenosis ahead of surgical aortic valve replacement. Despite the progress in technology, the improved valve-design and delivery systems, and the improvement in clinical skill and deployment techniques, permanent pacemaker (PPM) implantation remains a major cause of concern post-TAVR. Naturally, identifying risk factors which predispose an individual to develop high grade conduction block post-TAVR is relevant. In the index study by Nwaedozie et al, a baseline QRS > 120 ms and the presence of diabetes mellitus were strongest predictors of PPM need post-TAVR.