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Brown C, Ryan MP, Chikermane SG, Kelley MA, Walker TM, Stinis CT. Incremental costs of new permanent pacemaker implantation (PPMI) after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). CARDIOVASCULAR REVASCULARIZATION MEDICINE 2024:S1553-8389(24)00071-X. [PMID: 38429171 DOI: 10.1016/j.carrev.2024.02.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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- MPR Consulting, Cincinnati, OH, United States of America
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- Edwards Lifesciences, Irvine, CA, United States of America
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Rivera FB, Cha SW, Aparece JP, Gonzales JST, Salva WFC, Bantayan NRB, Carado GP, Sharma V, Al-Abcha A, Co ML, Collado FMS, Volgman AS. Sex differences in permanent pacemaker implantation after transcatheter aortic valve replacement: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2023; 21:631-641. [PMID: 37608465 DOI: 10.1080/14779072.2023.2250719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is limited evidence on the effect of sex on permanent pacemaker implantation (PPMI) after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). The primary objective of this meta-analysis was to determine the role of sex among patients requiring PPMI post-TAVR. METHODS A literature search was conducted using the SCOPUS, MEDLINE, and CINAHL databases for studies published until October 2022. Eligible studies included published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and Observational Cohort Studies (OCS) articles that reported PPMI as an outcome of pacemaker status following TAVR. This study was performed per the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) Guidelines. Publication bias was estimated using a Funnel plot and Egger's test. Data were pooled using a random-effects model. The primary endpoint was the sex difference in PPMI after TAVR, with odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) extracted. RESULTS Data was obtained from 63 studies, and a total of 79,655 patients were included. The cumulative PPMI rate was 15.5% (95% CI, 13.6%-17.7%). The pooled analysis revealed that while there were more females than males undergoing TAVR (51.6%, 95% CI 50.4%-52.8%), males have a 14.5% higher risk for post-TAVR PPMI than females (OR 1.145, 95% CI 1.047-1.253, P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Males are more likely to experience PPMI after TAVR than females. Further research needs to be done to better explain these observed differences in outcomes.
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Lowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Section of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Ullah W, Zahid S, Zaidi SR, Sarvepalli D, Haq S, Roomi S, Mukhtar M, Khan MA, Gowda SN, Ruggiero N, Vishnevsky A, Fischman DL. Predictors of Permanent Pacemaker Implantation in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement - A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Am Heart Assoc 2021; 10:e020906. [PMID: 34259045 PMCID: PMC8483489 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.121.020906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Background As transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) technology expands to healthy and lower‐risk populations, the burden and predictors of procedure‐related complications including the need for permanent pacemaker (PPM) implantation needs to be identified. Methods and Results Digital databases were systematically searched to identify studies reporting the incidence of PPM implantation after TAVR. A random‐ and fixed‐effects model was used to calculate unadjusted odds ratios (OR) for all predictors. A total of 78 studies, recruiting 31 261 patients were included in the final analysis. Overall, 6212 patients required a PPM, with a mean of 18.9% PPM per study and net rate ranging from 0.16% to 51%. The pooled estimates on a random‐effects model indicated significantly higher odds of post‐TAVR PPM implantation for men (OR, 1.16; 95% CI, 1.04–1.28); for patients with baseline mobitz type‐1 second‐degree atrioventricular block (OR, 3.13; 95% CI, 1.64–5.93), left anterior hemiblock (OR, 1.43; 95% CI, 1.09–1.86), bifascicular block (OR, 2.59; 95% CI, 1.52–4.42), right bundle‐branch block (OR, 2.48; 95% CI, 2.17–2.83), and for periprocedural atriorventricular block (OR, 4.17; 95% CI, 2.69–6.46). The mechanically expandable valves had 1.44 (95% CI, 1.18–1.76), while self‐expandable valves had 1.93 (95% CI, 1.42–2.63) fold higher odds of PPM requirement compared with self‐expandable and balloon‐expandable valves, respectively. Conclusions Male sex, baseline atrioventricular conduction delays, intraprocedural atrioventricular block, and use of mechanically expandable and self‐expanding prosthesis served as positive predictors of PPM implantation in patients undergoing TAVR.
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- Waqas Ullah
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals Philadelphia PA
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- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Leicester UK
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Impact of Bundle Branch Block on Permanent Pacemaker Implantation after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10122719. [PMID: 34205478 PMCID: PMC8235153 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10122719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Data regarding the impact of infra-Hisian conduction disturbances leading to permanent pacemaker implantation (PPI) after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) remain limited. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of right and/or left bundle branch block (RBBB/LBBB) on post-TAVI PPI. We performed a systematic literature review to identify studies reporting on RBBB and/or LBBB status and post-TAVI PPI. Study design, patient characteristics, and the presence of branch block were analyzed. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% CI were extracted. The final analysis included 36 studies, reporting about 55,851 patients. Data on LBBB were extracted from 33 studies. Among 51,026 patients included, 5503 showed pre-implant LBBB (11.9% (10.4%–13.8%)). The influence of LBBB on post-TAVI PPI was not significant OR 1.1474 (0.9025; 1.4588), p = 0.2618. Data on RBBB were extracted from 28 studies. Among 46,663 patients included, 31,603 showed pre-implant RBBB (9.2% (7.3%–11.6%)). The influence of RBBB on post-TAVI PPI was significant OR 4.8581 (4.1571; 5.6775), p < 0.0001. From this meta-analysis, the presence of RBBB increased the risk for post-TAVI PPI, independent of age or LVEF, while this finding was not confirmed for patients experimenting with LBBB. This result emphasizes the need for pre-operative evaluation strategies in patient selection for TAVI.
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Ravaux JM, Di Mauro M, Vernooy K, Van't Hof AW, Veenstra L, Kats S, Maessen JG, Lorusso R. Do Women Require Less Permanent Pacemaker After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation? A Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression. J Am Heart Assoc 2021; 10:e019429. [PMID: 33779244 PMCID: PMC8174375 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.120.019429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Background Limited clinical evidence and literature are available about the potential impact of sex on permanent pacemaker implantation (PPI) after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). The aim of this work was to evaluate the relationship between sexes and atrioventricular conduction disturbances requiring PPI after TAVI. Methods and Results Data were obtained from 46 studies from PubMed reporting information about the impact of patient sex on PPI after TAVI. Total proportions with 95% Cls were reported. Funnel plot and Egger test were used for estimation of publication bias. The primary end point was 30‐day or in‐hospital PPI after TAVI, with odds ratios and 95% CIs extracted. A total of 70 313 patients were included, with a cumulative proportion of 51.5% of women (35 691 patients; 95% CI, 50.2–52.7). The proportion of women undergoing TAVI dropped significantly over time (P<0.0001). The cumulative PPI rate was 15.6% (95% CI, 13.3–18.3). The cumulative rate of PPI in women was 14.9% (95% CI, 12.6–17.6), lower than in men (16.6%; 95% CI, 14.2–19.4). The risk for post‐TAVI PPI was lower in women (odds ratio, 0.90; 95% CI, 0.84–0.96 [P=0.0022]). By meta‐regression analysis, age (P=0.874) and ventricular function (P=0.302) were not significantly associated with PPI among the sexes. Balloon‐expandable TAVI significantly decrease the advantage of women for PPI, approaching the same rate as in men (P=0.0061). Conclusions Female sex is associated with a reduced rate of PPI after TAVI, without influence of age or ventricular function. Balloon‐expandable devices attenuate this advantage in favor of women. Additional investigations are warranted to elucidate sex‐based differences in developing conduction disturbances after TAVI.
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- Justine M Ravaux
- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Heart and Vascular Centre Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC) Maastricht The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Heart and Vascular Centre Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC) Maastricht The Netherlands.,Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM)Maastricht University Medical Center Maastricht The Netherlands
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM)Maastricht University Medical Center Maastricht The Netherlands.,Department of Cardiology Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC) Maastricht The Netherlands.,Department of cardiology Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc) Nijmegen The Netherlands
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM)Maastricht University Medical Center Maastricht The Netherlands.,Department of Cardiology Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC) Maastricht The Netherlands
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM)Maastricht University Medical Center Maastricht The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Heart and Vascular Centre Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC) Maastricht The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Heart and Vascular Centre Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC) Maastricht The Netherlands.,Department of Cardiology Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC) Maastricht The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Heart and Vascular Centre Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC) Maastricht The Netherlands.,Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM)Maastricht University Medical Center Maastricht The Netherlands
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Shoar S, Batra S, Gulraiz A, Ikram W, Javed M, Hosseini F, Naderan M, Shoar N, John J, Modukuru VR, Sharma SK. Effect of pre-existing left bundle branch block on post-procedural outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve replacement: a meta-analysis of comparative studies. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE 2020; 10:294-300. [PMID: 33224576 PMCID: PMC7675150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND As an established procedure for patients with aortic valve stenosis and a high surgical risk profile, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) can be associated with conductance abnormalities. However, data regarding the impact of pre-existing left bundle branch block (LBBB) on post-TAVR outcome is scarce. OBJECTIVES We conducted this meta-analysis to pool available data in the literature on the impact of pre-existing LBBB on the clinical outcomes of patients undergoing TAVR. METHODS We queried Medline/PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Library to identify comparative studies of patients with and without a pre-existing LBBB undergoing TAVR for aortic stenosis. Risk ratio (RR) and the corresponding 95% confidence interval (95% CI) were estimated to measure the effect of pre-existing LBBB on developing post-procedure stroke, permanent pacemaker implantation (PPM), or moderate/severe aortic regurgitation (AR). RESULTS Data of three clinical trials encompassing 4,668 patients undergoing TAVR were included in this meta-analysis. Patients with pre-existing LBBB prior to TAVR had an increased risk of developing moderate/severe AR (RR = 1.04 [0.79-1.37]; P = 0.77), stroke (RR = 1.72 [0.61-4.85]; P = 0.31), and a need for PPM implantation (RR = 4.43 [0.43-45.64]; P = 0.21) following TAVR. CONCLUSION Preexisting LBBB seems to increase the risk of developing stroke, aortic regurgitation, and the need for a permanent pacemaker implantation. However, due to scarcity of data and high heterogeneity among the current studies, further clinical trials are warranted.
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- Saeed Shoar
- Department of Clinical Research, ScientificWriting CorporationHouston, TX, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dow University of Health SciencesKarachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Medicine, Nishtar Medical UniversityMultan, Pakistan
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- Department of Medicine, Lahore Medical and Dental CollegeLahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Medicine, Lahore Medical and Dental CollegeLahore, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical SciencesIsfahan, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical SciencesTehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical SciencesKashan, Iran
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- Department of Medicine, Dr. Somervell C.S.I. Medical College and HospitalKarakonam, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Surgery, Metropolitan Hospital, New York College of MedicineManhattan, New York, USA
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- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNY, USA
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New-onset arrhythmia associated with patients hospitalized for thyroid dysfunction. Heart Lung 2020; 49:758-762. [PMID: 32979641 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2020.08.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Revised: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Thyroid dysfunction has been associated with cardiovascular dysfunction in the literature. However, the frequency of new-onset arrhythmias associated with thyroid disease hospitalization is unknown. Hence, we analyzed frequency, in-hospital outcomes, and resource utilization of new-onset arrhythmias associated with thyroid dysfunction hospitalizations. METHODS The patients who were admitted with the primary reason of thyroid dysfunction were included using appropriate international classification of disease, ninth revision, clinical modification (ICD-9-CM) codes. We then identified new-onset arrhythmias using appropriate ICD-9-CM codes. We utilized the "present on admission" variable to exclude arrhythmias that were present on admission. RESULTS Among the eligible patients with thyroid dysfunction, only 3% (n=12,111) developed a new-onset arrhythmia. Atrioventricular block (1.49%) is the most frequent followed by atrial fibrillation (0.92%), ventricular tachycardia (0.47%), atrial flutter (0.23%), supraventricular tachycardia (0.1%) and ventricular fibrillation (0.07%). Patients with new-onset arrhythmias were older (mean age 76.7±12.5 years), more predominantly white (n=9008, 74.4%), higher females (n= 7632, 63%), and had a higher frequency of comorbidities. In-hospital mortality occurred in 827 (6.8%) patients with new-onset arrhythmias and 8632 (2.2%) patients without new-onset arrhythmias (P-value <0.001). The medical length of stay and cost of hospitalization was also higher in these patients. CONCLUSION Thyroid dysfunction is not associated with significantly higher rates of new-onset arrhythmias while inpatient. However, when developed, these arrhythmias are associated with higher mortality and resource utilization. The patients admitted to the hospital should have thyroid function checked when found to have an arrhythmia.
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Antwi‐Amoabeng D, Doshi R, Adalja D, Kumar A, Desai R, Islam R, Gullapalli N. Burden of arrythmias in transgender patients hospitalized for gender-affirming surgeries. J Arrhythm 2020; 36:797-800. [PMID: 32782660 PMCID: PMC7411199 DOI: 10.1002/joa3.12360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Revised: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 05/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND We sought to describe the burden of arrhythmias and their impact on in-hospital outcomes in transgender patients who underwent gender re-assignment surgery. METHODS The study utilized data from the National Inpatient Sample from January 2012 to September 2015. RESULTS 16 555 adult transgender patients were included in this study. A total of 610 adults developed arrhythmia out of which atrial fibrillation (N = 475, 2.87%) was the most frequent arrhythmia. In-hospital mortality increased substantially with arrhythmias. CONCLUSIONS New-onset arrythmias, while infrequent in the inpatient setting is associated with significantly higher in-hospital mortality and resource utilization.
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- Daniel Antwi‐Amoabeng
- Department of Internal MedicineUniversity of Nevada Reno School of MedicineRenoNVUSA
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- Department of Internal MedicineUniversity of Nevada Reno School of MedicineRenoNVUSA
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- Department of MedicineGMERS Gotri Medical CollegeVadodaraGujaratIndia
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- Department of Critical CareSt John’s Medical College HospitalBengaluruIndia
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- Division of CardiologyAtlanta Veterans Affairs Medical CenterDecaturGAUSA
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- Department of Internal MedicineUniversity of Nevada Reno School of MedicineRenoNVUSA
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- Department of Internal MedicineUniversity of Nevada Reno School of MedicineRenoNVUSA
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Skaf M, Makki N, Coressel A, Matre N, O'Neill S, Boudoulas K, Rushing G, Lilly SM. Rhythm Disturbances After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Strategy of Surveillance. CARDIOVASCULAR REVASCULARIZATION MEDICINE 2020; 21:475-478. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carrev.2019.07.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2019] [Revised: 07/15/2019] [Accepted: 07/15/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Doshi R, Majmundar M, Kansara T, Desai R, Shah J, Kumar A, Patel K. Frequency of Cardiovascular Events and In-hospital Mortality With Opioid Overdose Hospitalizations. Am J Cardiol 2019; 124:1528-1533. [PMID: 31521260 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2019.07.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2019] [Revised: 07/26/2019] [Accepted: 07/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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The United States is in the kernel of cataclysmic opioid misuse epidemic with over 33,000 deaths per year from both prescription and illegal opioids use. One of the most common pernicious effects of opioids is on the cardiovascular system. The purpose of this analysis was to determine the incidence of opioid overdose associated cardiovascular events and its impact on short-term outcomes. This was a retrospective, observational study which utilized data from the National Inpatient Sample from January 2005 to September 2015 using International Classifications of Disease, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification diagnosis codes to identify patients with opioid overdose and associated cardiovascular outcomes. Cardiovascular events were mainly divided into the following 3 parts: Ischemic Events (ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction), acute heart failure, and arrhythmias. The primary outcome of this study was incidence of any cardiovascular event. This study analyzed a total of 430,459 patients hospitalized with opioid overdose, out of which 36,837 (8.6%) had at least 1 cardiovascular event. In all the opioid overdose hospitalizations, 13,979 (3.2%) developed ischemic events, 3,074 (0.7%) developed acute heart failure, and 22,444 (5.2%) developed arrhythmia. Opioid overdose patients with new-onset cardiovascular events had higher odds for in-hospital mortality (odds ratio 4.55; 95% confidence interval 4.11 to 5.04, p <0.001) as compared to patients without cardiovascular events in the multivariable-adjusted model. This study group also demonstrated longer length of stay and higher cost of hospitalization associated with opioid overdose and associated cardiovascular outcome. In conclusion, opioid overdose is associated with higher rates of cardiovascular events, particularly ischemic events and cardiac arrhythmias. These adverse events eventually lead to higher mortality rates and more resource utilization.
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- Rajkumar Doshi
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, Reno, Nevada.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York Medical College, New York, New York
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York Medical College, New York, New York
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- Division of Cardiology, Atlanta VA Medical Center, Decatur, Georgia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Mercy St Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, St John's Medical College Hospital, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Cardiology, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York
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Ahmad M, Patel JN, Loc BL, Vipparthy SC, Divecha C, Barzallo PX, Kim M, Baman T, Barzallo M, Mungee S. Permanent Pacemaker Implantation After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Cost Analysis. Cureus 2019; 11:e5005. [PMID: 31281768 PMCID: PMC6599464 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.5005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) can be complicated with a complete atrioventricular block requiring permanent pacemaker (PPM) implantation. The cost of index hospitalization for such patients is higher than usual. However, the magnitude of this increased cost is uncertain. We have looked at our five-year TAVR experience to analyze the detailed cost for PPM implantation in TAVR. Methods This study is a retrospective analysis of patients undergoing TAVR at our tertiary care center from December 2012 to April 2018. The initial sample size was 449. We excluded patients with prior PPM or an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (37). Patients who had their procedure aborted or required a cardiopulmonary bypass (16) and those with missing data variables (14) were excluded. The final sample size was 382. The cost for admission was calculated as the US dollars incurred by the hospital. Cohort costs were categorized as a direct cost, which is patient based, and an indirect cost, which represents overhead costs and is independent of patient volume. Patients were divided into two groups based on the placement of PPM after TAVR. Chi-square test, t-test, and logistic linear regression were used for the statistical analysis. Results Of 382 patients, 19 (4.9%) required PPM after TAVR. Baseline variables, including age, gender, and BMI, were not statistically significant. The PPM group had a significantly longer intensive care unit (ICU) stay (48.6 hours vs. 36.7 hours; p<0.001) and total stay in the hospital (4.2 days vs. 3.4 days; p=0.047). PPM implantation after TAVR increased cost on an average of $10,213 more than a typical TAVR admission (p=0.04). The direct cost was also significantly high for the PPM group ($7,087; p=0.02). On detailed analysis, almost all major cost categories showed a higher cost for pacemaker patients when compared with control. Conclusions PPM implantation adds a significant cost burden to TAVR admissions.
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- Mansoor Ahmad
- Internal Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Peoria, USA
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- Cardiology, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Peoria, USA
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- Cardiology, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Peoria, USA
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- Cardiology, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Peoria, USA
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- Cardiology, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Peoria, USA
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- Cardiology, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Peoria, USA
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- Internal Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Peoria, USA
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- Cardiology, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Peoria, USA
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- Cardiology, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Peoria, USA
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- Cardiology, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Peoria, USA
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Doshi R, Al-khafaji JF, Dave M, Taha M, Patel K, Goyal H, Gullapalli N. Comparison of Baseline Characteristics and In-hospital Outcomes in Medicaid Versus Private Insurance Hospitalizations for Atrial Fibrillation. Am J Cardiol 2019; 123:776-781. [PMID: 30558759 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2018.11.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2018] [Revised: 11/11/2018] [Accepted: 11/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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The prevalence of atrial fibrillation (Afib) has been increasing over the past few decades. There are very few comparisons of health insurance plans available that incorporate measurement of co-morbidities and in-hospital outcomes. We sought to compare an impact of Medicaid versus private insurance (PI) on outcomes in hospitalizations with Afib. The US National Inpatient Sample database from years January 2010 to September 2015 was used to identify adult (≥18 years) Afib hospitalizations, whose payment source was either Medicaid or PI. We included propensity score-matched analysis for comparison of outcomes between the groups. In a total of 3,264,258 Afib hospitalizations, 22.9% hospitalizations were insured with Medicaid, while 77.1% had PI. Compared with PI, Medicaid beneficiaries (MB) were younger (59 vs 64 years), fewer were men (55.15% vs 63.16%), and fewer were Caucasians (52.66% vs 81.67%; all p<0.0001). As suggested by Charlson co-morbidity index ≥3, more MB (40.86%) had the significantly higher burden of co-morbidities compared with PI (29.87%; p<0.0001). About 83% of Afib hospitalizations had a CHA2DVASC2 score ≥2 in both the groups. After adjusting for confounders, in-hospital mortality was significantly higher (4.8% vs 4.3%, p = 0.02) in MB compared with PI. In MB, 55.3% hospitalizations were discharged to home and their median length of hospital stay was 5 days, whereas 61.3% hospitalizations with PI were discharged to home and their median length of stay was 4 days (p<0.0001). In conclusion, this extensive study of Afib hospitalizations, Medicaid group had greater co-morbidities, marginally higher in-hospital mortality, longer length of stay, and lesser disposition to home as compared with PI group.
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Doshi R, Decter DH, Meraj P. Incidence of arrhythmias and impact of permanent pacemaker implantation in hospitalizations with transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Clin Cardiol 2018. [PMID: 29532527 DOI: 10.1002/clc.22943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND This study sought to analyze in-hospital outcomes associated with preexisting and newly implanted permanent pacemaker (PPM) in patients who underwent transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). PPM implantation following the development of conduction abnormalities is a common adverse event following TAVR. Furthermore, PPM implantation rates are higher in TAVR hospitalizations compared with the surgical alternative, thus we have analyzed the predictors of pacing post-TAVR. HYPOTHESIS We hypothesize that incidence of arrhythmias are high post-TAVR and have worse adverse outcomes after receiving PPM. METHODS The study population was identified from the National Inpatient Sample database between 2012 and 2014. TAVR population was identified using ICD-9-CM procedure codes 35.05 and 35.06. Hospitalizations were divided into 3 group: (1) with preexisting PPM, (2) with newly implanted PPM, and (3) without any PPM. RESULTS Overall, 0.8% of hospitalizations presented with preexisting PPM and 23.7% of hospitalizations received new PPM. The overall incidence of atrial fibrillation was 44.5%, left bundle branch block 8.9%, complete atrioventricular block 9.5%, and right bundle branch block 2.7%. In-hospital mortality was higher in hospitalizations receiving PPM compared with those without (4.9% vs 4.0%; P = 0.05). Length of stay and cost were higher in the group receiving new PPM. Female sex, atrial fibrillation, left bundle branch block, and second-degree and complete atrioventricular block were significant predictors for receiving PPM after TAVR. CONCLUSIONS A risk stratification for hospitalizations with conduction disorders is necessary to avoid longer hospital stays, added costs, and mortality. Further research is warranted to investigate additional predictors for PPM after TAVR.
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Affiliation(s)
- Rajkumar Doshi
- Department of Cardiology, North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health, Manhasset, New York
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- Department of Cardiology, North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health, Manhasset, New York
| | - Perwaiz Meraj
- Department of Cardiology, North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health, Manhasset, New York
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