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Reversibility of Cardiac Conduction Disturbances Following TAVI

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Aortic Stenosis
Conduction Disturbances
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: Electrophysiological study (EP study)
Diagnostic Test: ePatch (extended Holter Monitoring)
Registration Number
NCT06481137
Lead Sponsor
Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge
Brief Summary

The management of patients with conduction disturbances (CDs) after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is unclear, especially in those with de novo electrocardiographic CDs (ECG-CDs) such as left bundle branch block.

In this study, the investigators will evaluate the incidence of retrogradation of infra-Hisian CDs in patients with de novo ECG-CDs and positive electrophysiological study (EPS) 3-7 days following TAVI. In addition, the investigators will evaluate the need for cardiac pacing and the incidence of clinical events in patients with negative EPS performed 3-7 days following TAVI.

In this multicenter, longitudinal, prospective study, patients with clinical indication of EP study due to new-onset ECG-CDs after TAVI will be included. A permanent pacemaker will be implanted in patients with positive EPS and a second EPS will be performed in 30-45 days. Additionally, these patients will undergo 4-week continuous monitoring using the ePatch (Philips) long-term Holter recorder, to identify episodes of paroxysmal complete atrioventricular block. Patients with negative EP study will undergo clinical follow-up and continuous monitoring for 4 weeks.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
209
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients with indication for electrophysiological (EP) study after TAVI implantation according to European Guidelines. Patients must have persistent electrocardiographic conduction disturbances (ECG-CDs) that are present from day 2 after TAVI implantation (≥ 48h post-procedure):
  • De novo LBBB with QRS complex >150ms and/or PR interval ≥240ms.
  • QRS widening or post-procedural PR lengthening > 20ms in patients with baseline ECG-CDs.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients with previous pacemaker or implantable defibrillator.
  • Patients with baseline complete right bundle branch block.
  • Patients in need of cardiac resynchronization or physiological stimulation following TAVI.
  • Valve-in-valve procedures.
  • TAVI procedures in patients with severe aortic insufficiency.
  • Inability to sign the informed consent form.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Positive initial (3-7 days following TAVI) electrophysiological study (EP+)Electrophysiological study (EP study)Permanent pacemaker implantation. Continuous ECG monitoring during 4 weeks. Second EP study 30-45 days after TAVI.
Negative initial (3-7 days following TAVI) electrophysiological study (EP-)ePatch (extended Holter Monitoring)Continuous ECG monitoring during 4 weeks.
Positive initial (3-7 days following TAVI) electrophysiological study (EP+)ePatch (extended Holter Monitoring)Permanent pacemaker implantation. Continuous ECG monitoring during 4 weeks. Second EP study 30-45 days after TAVI.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Need for cardiac pacing (incidence of advanced atrioventricular block)30 days

2. Patients with negative EP: Evaluate the rate of patients in need for cardiac pacing (incidence of clinical events related to advanced atrioventricular block).

Incidence of retrogradation30 days

1. Patients with positive EP: Evaluate the incidence of retrogradation of infra-Hisian conduction disturbance at 30-45 days following TAVI.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge

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L' Hospitalet De Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain

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