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. 2021 Apr 29;30(3):140–148. doi: 10.1007/s12471-021-01568-5

Table 3.

Multivariable regression analysis on the need for a permanent pacemaker and on paravalvular leakage

Pacemaker implantation
OR (95% CI)
p-value
Type of THV used
 Evolut R  1.00 (reference)
 CoreValve  2.79 (1.31–5.94)   0.008
 Evolut PRO  1.18 (0.52–2.71)   0.69
Male gender  0.71 (0.36–1.42)   0.33
RBBB at baseline 14.44 (5.59–37.28) <0.005
LAFB at baseline  1.28 (0.46–3.61)   0.64
AV1B at baseline  3.36 (1.64–6.87)   0.001
Mean depth of implantation (mm)  1.21 (1.09–1.34) <0.005
Annular sizing ratio  0.17 (0.002–11.700)   0.41
Peripheral artery disease  1.70 (0.91–3.18)   0.098

Moderate or severe PVL

OR (95% CI)

p‑value
Type of THV used
 Evolut R  1.00 (reference)
 CoreValve  2.06 (0.79–5.39)   0.14
 Evolut PRO  0.53 (0.16–1.77)   0.30
Bicuspid valve (functional)  1.51 (0.46–4.96)   0.49
Annular sizing ratio  0.02 (0.000–5.410)   0.18
Post-dilatation  5.56 (2.23–13.86) <0.005

Variables are shown as OR (95% CI)

OR odds ratio, CI confidence interval, THV transcatheter heart valve, RBBB right bundle branch block, LAFB left anterior fascicular block, AV1B first-degree atrioventricular block, PVL paravalvular leakage