Atrial fibrillation induced by peripherally inserted central catheters.

We present a case of atrial fibrillation possibly triggered by migration of the tip of the PICC deep into the right atrium. Retraction of the tip resulted in resolution of the arrhythmia. PMID: 32063781 [PubMed]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32063781?dopt=Abstract

Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - December 31, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Golamari R, Sedhai YR, Ramireddy K, Bhattacharya P Tags: Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) Source Type: research