How to prevent, recognize and manage complications of AF ablation?

Ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of most complex procedures in electrophysiology. Many technical improvements have been incorporated lately in order to improve clinical results and reducing risks. Currently, cardiac tamponade, stroke, PV stenosis, phrenic palsy and atrial esophageal fistu...

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Published inRevista portuguesa de cardiologia Vol. 36; pp. 43 - 49
Main Author Scanavacca, Mauricio I.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Portugal Elsevier España, S.L.U 01.11.2017
Elsevier
Subjects
Atrial fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation - surgery
Cardiac Surgical Procedures - adverse effects
Cardiac Surgical Procedures - methods
Catheter ablation
Catheter Ablation - adverse effects
Complications
Humans
Postoperative Complications - diagnosis
Postoperative Complications - prevention & control
Postoperative Complications - therapy
Complications
Atrial fibrillation
Catheter ablation
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Summary:Ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of most complex procedures in electrophysiology. Many technical improvements have been incorporated lately in order to improve clinical results and reducing risks. Currently, cardiac tamponade, stroke, PV stenosis, phrenic palsy and atrial esophageal fistula are still recognized as the major risks of AF ablation, although their managements have been much better established. The aim of this article is to review recent data in how to avoid, to identify and to treat such complications.
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ISSN:0870-2551
2174-2030
DOI:10.1016/j.repc.2017.09.005