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Observational studyCirculation. Cardiovascular interventions2025

Prospective Observational Study on the Accuracy of Predictors of Permanent Pacemaker Secondary to High-Grade Atrioventricular Conduction Block After TAVI (CONDUCT-TAVI).

Karan Rao, Bernard Chan, Kunwardeep Bhatia, Natasha Saad, Alexandra Baer, David Whalley, Christopher Choong, Peter Hansen, Ravinay Bhindi

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9 authors.

Karan RaoRoyal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (K.R., B.C., K.B., N.S., D.W., C.C., P.H., R.B.).ORCID 0000-0003-4689-9982
Bernard ChanRoyal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (K.R., B.C., K.B., N.S., D.W., C.C., P.H., R.B.).
Kunwardeep BhatiaRoyal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (K.R., B.C., K.B., N.S., D.W., C.C., P.H., R.B.).
Natasha SaadRoyal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (K.R., B.C., K.B., N.S., D.W., C.C., P.H., R.B.).
Alexandra BaerNorth Shore Private Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (K.R., A.B., D.W., C.C., P.H., R.B.).ORCID 0009-0001-2546-7876
David WhalleyRoyal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (K.R., B.C., K.B., N.S., D.W., C.C., P.H., R.B.).
Christopher ChoongRoyal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (K.R., B.C., K.B., N.S., D.W., C.C., P.H., R.B.).
Peter HansenRoyal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (K.R., B.C., K.B., N.S., D.W., C.C., P.H., R.B.).
Ravinay BhindiRoyal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (K.R., B.C., K.B., N.S., D.W., C.C., P.H., R.B.).

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe incidence of permanent pacemaker implantation (PPMI) due to high-grade atrioventricular block after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is 10% to 15% at 1-year, and current prediction algorithms remain unreliable.

methodsCONDUCT-TAVI (Prospective Observational STudy on the Accuracy of Predictors of Permanent Pacemaker Secondary to High-Grade Atrioventricular Conduction Block After TAVI) is a prospective observational study of 200 patients undergoing TAVI across 2 centers. Baseline demographic, anatomic, and procedural characteristics were recorded, followed by targeted electrophysiology studies and continuous rhythm monitoring using implantable loop recorders for 1 year. The primary outcome was PPMI secondary to high-grade atrioventricular block, and secondary outcomes included early (≤48 hours) and late (>48 hours) PPMI, new-onset persistent left bundle branch block, and new-onset atrial fibrillation. Predictors were assessed using multivariable logistic regression.

resultsPPMI due to high-grade atrioventricular block occurred in 21.0% of patients (early PPMI: 13.5%, late PPMI: 7.5%). Key predictors included preexisting right bundle branch block (adjusted odds ratio, 5.45 [95% CI, 1.67-17.84];

conclusionsThe incidence of conduction abnormalities remains high after TAVI, and after factoring in anatomic, procedural, and electrophysiological factors, a baseline right bundle branch block and electrophysiology study-derived measures of atrioventricular conduction were the most significant predictors of PPMI. The CONDUCT-TAVI score incorporates these findings to help implanters stratify low-risk patients and tailor follow-up care.

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Aortic Valve StenosisAtrioventricular BlockCardiac Pacing, ArtificialPacemaker, ArtificialTranscatheter Aortic Valve ReplacementAction PotentialsAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHeart RateHumansMalePredictive Value of TestsProspective StudiesRisk FactorsTime Factorsatrial fibrillationatrioventricular blockelectrophysiologyhumansincidence

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PMID40948125
PMCPMC12622287

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