Aeroembolism in left atrium during catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation in a patient with dextrocardia: a case report and review of the literature

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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Main Authors: Yun-fan Wang, Xue-jiang Cen, Jian-wu Yu, Bai-ming Qu, Li-hong Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Aeroembolism
Atrial fibrillation
Catheter ablation
Dextrocardia
Case report
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-017-0581-7

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