Publications by authors named "Mariana F Cabral de Oliveira"
Article Synopsis
- Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a procedure for treating severe aortic stenosis, particularly in patients at intermediate to high risk for traditional open-heart surgery.
- This less invasive method can lead to complications, especially intraventricular conduction disorders, affecting over 75% of patients post-procedure.
- Certain factors, like existing right bundle branch block, along with structural characteristics like a smaller aortic annulus and porcelain aorta, increase the likelihood of needing a permanent pacemaker after TAVI.