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Atrial fibrillation ablation–induced gastroparesis: A case report and literature review

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of ablation procedure performed worldwide.1 Despite the improvements in ablation techniques, collateral damage resulting from injury to the surrounding structures remains an important mechanism of complications. We describe an interesting case of severe gastroparesis secondary to vagus nerve (VN) injury resulting from radiofrequency (RF) AF ablation. We also provide a review of the existing literature with a focus on prevention and treatment.

Source: HeartRhythm Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2020.01.004

Authors: Tauseef Akhtar, Hugh Calkins, Robert Bulat, Murray M. Pollack, David D. Spragg

Institutions: Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Children's National, George Washington University

Language: English

Topic: Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $950