Massive hemoptysis due to pulmonary vein stenosis following catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation

Pulmonary vein stenosis, which is one of the rare complications of radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation, has various symptoms. Here, we report a rare case of massive hemoptysis due to pulmonary vein stenosis following radiofrequency catheter ablation, which was successfully manag...

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Published in:Respiratory care 2015-03, Vol.60 (3), p.e52-e55
Main Authors: Lee, Jung Yeon, Chon, Gyu Rak, Park, Jong Hoon, Kang, Byung Ju, Shim, Tae Sun, Jo, Kyung-Wook
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atrial fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation - surgery
Care and treatment
Case studies
Catheter Ablation - adverse effects
Causes of
Complications and side effects
Hemoptysis
Hemoptysis - diagnosis
Hemoptysis - etiology
Hemoptysis - surgery
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Pneumonectomy
Pulmonary stenosis
Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease - complications
Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease - diagnosis
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Pulmonary vein stenosis, which is one of the rare complications of radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation, has various symptoms. Here, we report a rare case of massive hemoptysis due to pulmonary vein stenosis following radiofrequency catheter ablation, which was successfully managed with pneumonectomy.
ISSN:0020-1324
1943-3654
DOI:10.4187/respcare.03336