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Case Report: Pulmonary Vein Stenosis 2 Years Following Catheter Ablation

Version 1 : Received: 11 September 2024 / Approved: 11 September 2024 / Online: 11 September 2024 (08:51:55 CEST)

How to cite: Kulkarni, C.; Burk, J. Case Report: Pulmonary Vein Stenosis 2 Years Following Catheter Ablation. Preprints 2024, 2024090874. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.0874.v1 Kulkarni, C.; Burk, J. Case Report: Pulmonary Vein Stenosis 2 Years Following Catheter Ablation. Preprints 2024, 2024090874. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.0874.v1

Abstract

This case report demonstrates the rare but potentially serious complication of pulmonary vein stenosis (PVS) diagnosed several years after radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. Pulmonary vein stenosis can remain asymptomatic until significant occlusion occurs, after which it can present with a variety of symptoms, mimicking numerous cardiovascular and pulmonary pathologies. Early diagnosis and treatment rely on consistent follow-up using appropriate diagnostic imaging modalities, which are paramount in preventing severe complications.

Keywords

Pulmonary Vein Stenosis; Catheter Ablation; Atrial Fibrillation; Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA); Cardiovascular Complications; Multimodal Imaging; Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA); Pulmonary Hypertension; Stent Implantation; Balloon Angioplasty; Postablation Surveillance; Pulmonary Vascular Disease; Pulmonary Perfusion; Pulmonary Vein Occlusion; Pulse Electrical Field (PEF) Ablation

Subject

Medicine and Pharmacology, Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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