| Autor: |
Islam, Momin, Al Hennawi, Hussam, Khedr, Anwar, Harmouch, Khaled, Mathbout, Mohammad F. |
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Global Cardiology Science & Practice; 2022, Vol. 2022 Issue 1/2, p45-54, 10p |
| Abstrakt: |
Atrial-esophageal fistula is an extremely rare condition but is often a deleterious complication following catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. The associated iatrogenic communication acts as a conduit for air and bacterial translocation, which may lead to cerebral air embolism and polymicrobial sepsis, respectively. Coupled with a history of invasive procedures, the diagnosis is largely based on the accompanying neurological symptoms. In this report, we present the case of a 73-year-old female who presented with neurological deficits attributed to cerebral vascular emboli three weeks after catheter ablation for the treatment of chronic atrial fibrillation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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