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Pacemaker Impact on TAVR Recovery Costs & Outcomes

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Introduction Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR), particularly for high-risk patients. However, one significant post-procedural concern is the need for permanent pacemaker implantation (PPM). This article explores the impact of PPM on hospital resource utilization and Medicare reimbursement over a 12-month period.

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Key Findings from the Study

  • Prevalence of PPM: 14.8% of Medicare beneficiaries (MBs) who underwent TAVR required a pacemaker during their index hospitalization.
  • Hospital Readmission Rates: 46% of patients were readmitted at least once within a year, with 54.6% of those readmissions occurring within 90 days of discharge.
  • Financial Impact:
    • Average total Medicare reimbursement for all hospitalizations within 12 months was $60,638 ± $28,974.
    • Patients requiring a PPM had significantly higher Medicare reimbursements ($5,132 more) than those who did not.
  • Hospital Length of Stay (LOS):
    • MBs receiving a PPM had a 1.8-day longer total hospital LOS compared to non-PPM patients.

Clinical Implications and External Insights The American College of Cardiology (ACC) highlights the importance of managing post-TAVR complications, including conduction disturbances that may require PPM implantation. Proper patient monitoring and risk assessment can help reduce readmissions and optimize long-term outcomes.

Further Reading and Resources For further reading, access the full study at https://doi.com/10.29328/journal.jccm.1001060.

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