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Left bundle-branch block induced by transcatheter aortic valve implantation increases risk of death.
Patrick Houthuizen
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Leen A F M Van Garsse ,
Thomas T Poels ,
Peter de Jaegere ,
Robert M A van der Boon ,
Ben M Swinkels ,
Jurriën M Ten Berg ,
Frank van der Kley ,
Martin J Schalij ,
Jan Baan ,
Ricardo Cocchieri ,
Guus R G Brueren ,
Albert H M van Straten ,
Peter den Heijer ,
Mohamed Bentala ,
Vincent van Ommen ,
Jolanda Kluin ,
Pieter R Stella ,
Martin H Prins ,
Jos G Maessen ,
Frits W Prinzen
Aug 7 2012
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Abstract
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a novel therapy for treatment of severe aortic stenosis. Although 30% to 50% of patients develop new left bundle-branch block (LBBB), its effect on clinical outcome is unclear.