JOURNAL ARTICLE

Prophylactic epicardial pacemaker implantation in tricuspid valve replacement.

  • Published In: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 2023, v. 64, n. 6. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bazire, Baptiste; Para, Marylou; Raffoul, Richard; Nataf, Patrick; Cachier, Agnès; Extramiana, Fabrice; Iung, Bernard; Algalarrondo, Vincent 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on evaluating the benefits and risks of prophylactic epicardial pacemaker implantation in patients undergoing surgical tricuspid valve replacement (TVR). In a retrospective study of 80 patients without prior pacing devices, 46% required cardiac pacing postoperatively due to atrioventricular conduction disorders, which were difficult to predict preoperatively. The safety profile was acceptable, with a 2.5% rate of life-threatening complications related to the epicardial pacemaker. Given the high incidence of conduction disturbances and challenges associated with transvenous pacing through a tricuspid bioprosthesis, the study supports the use of prophylactic epicardial pacing during TVR, while noting the need for further research on alternative pacing strategies.

Additional Information

  • Source:European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. 2023/12, Vol. 64, Issue 6, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Life Sciences
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1010-7940
  • DOI:10.1093/ejcts/ezad344
  • Accession Number:174525570
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