Pulmonary Vein Perforation and Life-Threatening Hemoptysis During Cryoballoon Ablation for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation.

ABSTRACT: Cryoballoon ablation is an effective method for pulmonary vein isolation for atrial fibrillation; however, unexpected complications may occur while performing the ablation procedure. We report an extremely rare case of pulmonary vein perforation with hemoptysis that required emergency lobectomy caused by injury from a circular mapping catheter. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.).

SUBMITTER: Sudo K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9175206 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature