Aeroembolism in left atrium during catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation in a patient with dextrocardia: a case report and review of the literature
Abstract Background Air embolus penetrating into heart chamber as a complication during percutaneous radiofrequency catheter ablation has been infrequently reported. Case presentation A 55-year-old man with dextrocardia who suffered from abdominal pain was suspected to have multiple arterial thrombo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-06-01
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Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-017-0581-7 |