Thromboembolic Events Following Atrial Fibrillation Cardioversion and Ablation: What's the Culprit?

Thromboembolic Events Following Atrial Fibrillation Cardioversion and Ablation: What's the Culprit? Medicina (Kaunas). 2019 Aug 20;55(8): Authors: De Sensi F, Miracapillo G, Addonisio L, Breschi M, Cresti A, Baratta P, Paneni F, Limbruno U Abstract Stroke is a rare but possible complication after atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. However, its etiopathogenesis is far from being completely characterized. Here we report a case of stroke, with recurrent peripheral embolism after AF ablation procedure. In our patient, an in situ femoral vein thrombosis and iatrogenic atrial septal defect were simultaneously detected. A comprehensive review of multiple pathophysiological mechanisms of stroke in this context is provided. The case underlines the importance of a global evaluation of patients undergoing AF ablation. PMID: 31434315 [PubMed - in process]
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