Partially reversible lung consolidation after revascularization of a total occlusion of both left pulmonary veins following ablation of atrial fibrillation: a case report.

Publication

Partially reversible lung consolidation after revascularization of a total occlusion of both left pulmonary veins following ablation of atrial fibrillation: a case report.

Journal Paper/Review - Feb 2, 2023

Ahero Anete, Frauenfelder Thomas, Breitenstein Alexander, Ammann Peter, Kucher Nils, Barco Stefano

Citation

Ahero A, Frauenfelder T, Breitenstein A, Ammann P, Kucher N, Barco S. Partially reversible lung consolidation after revascularization of a total occlusion of both left pulmonary veins following ablation of atrial fibrillation: a case report. Eur Heart J Case Rep 2023; 7:ytad057.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Eur Heart J Case Rep 2023; 7

Publication Date

Feb 2, 2023

Issn Electronic

2514-2119

Pages

ytad057

Brief description/objective

The use of pulmonary vein (PV) radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) treatment may be complicated by PV stenosis or occlusion. A common curative treatment for symptomatic patients is a transcatheter intervention, including percutaneous transluminal balloon angioplasty and stent implantation. Stent implantation itself, however, can be complicated by in-stent stenosis.