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Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation and intervention for pulmonary vein stenosis in a patient with Fontan circulation.

Authors :
Uhm, Jae‐Sun
Choi, Jae Young
Kim, Young Jin
Kim, Tae‐Hoon
Joung, Boyoung
Pak, Hui‐Nam
Lee, Moon‐Hyoung
Source :
Pacing & Clinical Electrophysiology; Feb2019, Vol. 42 Issue 2, p113-116, 4p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) is high in patients with congenial heart disease. However, management of AF is challenging in these patients. Although radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) is effective therapeutic option for AF, RFCA for AF is not common in patients who underwent Fontan operation. We present a 24‐year‐old woman with paroxysmal AF, who underwent lateral tunnel Fontan operation for functional single ventricle. Circumferential pulmonary vein isolation was successfully performed. However, significant pulmonary vein stenosis developed after RFCA. Pulmonary vein stenosis was successfully treated by transcatheter intervention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01478389
Volume :
42
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Pacing & Clinical Electrophysiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
134429694
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/pace.13515