Journal of the American College of Cardiology
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J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. · Jul 2014
Meta AnalysisAlcohol consumption and risk of atrial fibrillation: a prospective study and dose-response meta-analysis.
Although high alcohol consumption has been associated with increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), the role of light to moderate drinking remains unclear. ⋯ These findings indicate that alcohol consumption, even at moderate intakes, is a risk factor for atrial fibrillation.
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J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. · Jul 2014
Review Meta AnalysisPredictors of permanent pacemaker implantation in patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing TAVR: a meta-analysis.
Atrioventricular (AV) conduction disturbances requiring permanent pacemaker (PPM) implantation may complicate transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Available evidence on predictors of PPM is sparse and derived from small studies. ⋯ Male sex, baseline conduction disturbances, and intraprocedural AV block emerged as predictors of PPM implantation after TAVR. This study provides useful tools to identify high-risk patients and to guide clinical decision making before and after intervention.