Decreasing pacemaker implantation rates with Evolut supra-annular transcatheter aortic valves in a large real-world registry

James E. Harvey, Rishi Puri, Kendra J. Grubb, Steven J. Yakubov, Paul D. Mahoney, Hemal Gada, Megan Coylewright, Marie France Poulin, Stanley J. Chetcuti, Paul Sorajja, Joshua D. Rovin, Ruth Eisenberg, Michael J. Reardon

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Abstract

Background: Permanent pacemaker implantation (PPI) rates following transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) remain a concern. We assessed the PPI rates over time in patients implanted with an Evolut supra-annular, self-expanding transcatheter valve from the US STS/ACC TVT Registry. 

Methods: Patients who underwent TAVR with an Evolut R, Evolut PRO or Evolut PRO+ valve between July 2018 (Q3) and June 2021 (Q2) were included. PPI rates were reported by calendar quarter. In-hospital PPI rates were reported as proportions and 30-day rates as Kaplan-Meier estimates. A Cox regression model was used to determine potential predictors of a new PPI within 30 days of the TAVR procedure. 

Results: From July 2018 to June 2021, 54,014 TAVR procedures were performed using Evolut valves. Mean age was 79.3 ± 8.8 years and 49.2 % were male. The 30-day PPI rate was 16.6 % in 2018 (Q3) and 10.8 % in 2021 (Q2, 34.9 % decrease, p < 0.001 for trend across all quarters). The in-hospital PPI rate decreased by 40.1 %; from 14.7 % in 2018 (Q3) to 8.8 % in 2021 (Q2) (p < 0.001 for trend across all quarters). Significant predictors of a new PPI within 30 days included a baseline conduction defect, history of atrial fibrillation, home oxygen, and diabetes mellitus. 

Conclusion: From 2018 to 2021, TAVR with an Evolut transcatheter heart valve in over 50,000 patients showed a significant decreasing trend in the rates of in-hospital and 30-day PPI, representing the lowest rate of PPI in any large real-world registry of Evolut. During the same evaluated period, high device success and shorter length of stay was also observed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1-9
Number of pages9
JournalCardiovascular Revascularization Medicine
Volume69
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2024

Keywords

  • Length of stay
  • Permanent pacemaker
  • Self-expanding
  • Supra-annular
  • Transcatheter aortic valve implantation
  • Transcatheter aortic valve replacement

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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