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World J Cardiol. Jan 26, 2012; 4(1): 8-14
Published online Jan 26, 2012. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v4.i1.8
Table 2 Procedural and in-hospital outcomes (n = 17) n (%)
AF groupNon-AF groupP
Valve size (mm)0.27
2313 (76.5)10 (58.8)
264 (23.5)7 (41.2)
Access0.55
Transfemoral16 (94.1)15 (88.2)
Transapical1 (5.9)2 (11.8)
Procedural success16 (94.1)17 (100)0.31
Any peri-procedural complication7 (41.2)7 (41.2)1.00
Death2 (11.8)2 (11.8)1
Emergent heart surgery01 (5.9)0.31
Orotracheal intubation > 24 h01 (5.9)0.31
Proshtesis embolization00-
Endocarditis00-
New onset AF1 (5.9)1 (5.9)1.00
Coronary obstruction1 (5.9)1 (5.9)1.00
Myocardial infarction1 (5.9)1 (5.9)1.00
Stroke00-
Renal failure requiring hemodialysis00-
New pacemaker implantation2 (11.8)1 (5.9)0.55
Major access site complications02 (11.8)0.14
Minor access site complications2 (11.8)4 (23.5)0.37
Transfusion5 (29.4)2 (11.8)0.20
Post-procedural stay (mean days)14.410.20.22

  • Citation: Salinas P, Moreno R, Calvo L, Jiménez-Valero S, Galeote G, Sánchez-Recalde A, López-Fernández T, Garcia-Blas S, Iglesias D, Riera L, Moreno-Gómez I, Mesa JM, Plaza I, Ayala R, Gonzalez R, López-Sendón JL. Clinical and prognostic implications of atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation. World J Cardiol 2012; 4(1): 8-14
  • URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v4/i1/8.htm
  • DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4330/wjc.v4.i1.8