Imaging approaches for pulmonary vein isolation in patients after lobectomy or pneumonectomy: a case series

ABSTRACT: Abstract

Background

In patients who underwent pneumonectomy, pulmonary vein isolation for atrial fibrillation by catheter ablation may be complicated by the anatomical alterations caused by the surgical intervention. Pre- and peri-procedural imaging can visualize and guide the procedure to assure safety and procedural success.

Case summary

This case series describes different imaging and ablation strategies in three cases from three different ablation centres with the unusually challenging and complex anatomical conditions in patients following lobectomy or pneumonectomy.

Discussion

Pulmonary vein isolation in patients with previous pulmonary resection was feasible by both radiofrequency and cryocatheter ablation despite the anatomical alterations caused by the s

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC10023874 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature