Nicholas Beccarino, Laurence M Epstein, Alexander Khodak, Efstathia Mihelis, Eric Pagan, Chad Kliger, Luigi Pirelli, Kabir Bhasin, Greg Maniatis, Marcin Kowalski, Robert Kalimi, Puneet Gandotra, Jason Chinitz, Rick Esposito, Bruce J Rutkin
BACKGROUND: Conduction disturbances are a common complication of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Mobile Cardiac Telemetry (MCT) allows for continuous monitoring with near "real time" alerts and has allowed for timely detection of conduction abnormalities and pacemaker placement in small trials. A standardized, systematic approach utilizing MCT devices post TAVR has not been widely implemented, leading to variation in use across hospital systems. OBJECTIVES: Our aim was to evaluate the utility of a standardized, systematic approach utilizing routine MCT to facilitate safe and earlier discharge by identifying conduction disturbances requiring permanent pacemaker (PPM) placement...
February 17, 2024: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine: Including Molecular Interventions