Pulmonary vein occlusion: A delayed complication following radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation
| Autor: | Diana Palacio, Woogsoon Choi, Peeyush Bhargava, Javier Villanueva-Meyer, Neel Shroff |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Radiofrequency ablation R895-920 Vein Case Report law.invention Pulmonary vein Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine law Internal medicine Occlusion medicine Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging Pulmonary vein stenosis Ventilation perfusion scintigraphy Stenosis business.industry CT angiogram Atrial fibrillation Pulmonary medicine.disease Thrombosis medicine.anatomical_structure cardiovascular system Cardiology business |
| Zdroj: | Radiology Case Reports Radiology Case Reports, Vol 16, Iss 12, Pp 3666-3671 (2021) |
| ISSN: | 1930-0433 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.radcr.2021.09.015 |
| Popis: | This case reports demonstrates the rare but potentially serious complication of pulmonary vein stenosis and subsequent thrombosis diagnosed two years after radiofrequency ablation of the pulmonary veins for atrial fibrillation. Pulmonary vein stenosis can remain asymptomatic until significant occlusion occurs, after which it can present with a variety of symptoms, mimicking a myriad of cardiovascular and pulmonic pathologies. Early diagnosis and treatment rely on consistent follow up using appropriate diagnostic imaging modalities and is paramount in preventing severe complications. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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