Left bundle branch area pacing post transcatheter aortic valve
replacement in pre-existing left Bundle branch block and first degree
Atrio-ventricular block: a case report
Abstract
Introduction Atrio-ventricular (AV) conduction abnormalities and
subsequent permanent pacemaker (PPM) implantation frequently complicate
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement(TAVR). Current guidelines are
still unclear in certain clinical scenarios. Methods and Results A 78
year-old with pre-existing Left Bundle Branch Block and 1
st degree AV block underwent TAVR complicated by
transient complete heart block with no further prolongation of
preexisting conduction. Electrophysiology study (otherwise not indicated
based on guidelines), 3 days post-procedure revealed evidence of
significant infra Hisian disease requiring PPM. Conclusion No specific
guidelines are available at this stage and thus our report highlights
need for further research into this patient subset.