Atrial septal defect complicating cryoablation for atrial fibrillation during concomitant valve surgery

Abstract Cryoablative therapy for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) is increasingly favoured due to its lower reported complication rate. We present the case of a 74 year old man presenting with an atrial septal defect (ASD) following cryoablation for AF which was performed concomitantly wit...

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Published in:International journal of cardiology 2011-06, Vol.149 (3), p.e100-e102
Main Authors: Ranasinghe, Isuru, Kilborn, Michael J, Yiannikas, John
Format: Article
Language:English
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Atrial fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation - complications
Atrial Fibrillation - surgery
Atrial septal defect
Cardiovascular
Cryoablation
Cryosurgery
Heart Septal Defects, Atrial - complications
Heart Septal Defects, Atrial - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Male
Mitral Valve - surgery
Mitral Valve Insufficiency - complications
Mitral Valve Insufficiency - surgery
Perforation
Ultrasonography
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Summary:Abstract Cryoablative therapy for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) is increasingly favoured due to its lower reported complication rate. We present the case of a 74 year old man presenting with an atrial septal defect (ASD) following cryoablation for AF which was performed concomitantly with mitral valve surgery. Our case demonstrates that loss of tissue integrity can occur even with cryoablation, which is reported to better preserve the underlying tissue architecture compared to other energy modalities.
ISSN:0167-5273
1874-1754
DOI:10.1016/j.ijcard.2009.05.013