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A case of pulmonary vein reconnection after long‐term success of pulmonary vein isolation for atrial fibrillation

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: We describe a case where right superior pulmonary vein was not reconnected at the beginning of the third radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) for atrial fibrillation but was reconnected at the beginning of the fourth RFCA. This is a case of pulmonary vein reconnection in the chronic phase after successful pulmonary vein isolation.

Source: Journal of Arrhythmia

DOI: 10.1002/joa3.13149

Authors: Kohei Ukita, Yasuyuki Egami, Yasuharu Matsunaga‐Lee, Masamichi Yano, Masami Nishino

Institution: Osaka Rosai Hospital

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: $1,540