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Atrial Fibrillation Originating in the Inferior Vena Cava

Year: 2021

Type: article

Study design: Case Report

Abstract: Recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) despite successful isolation of the pulmonary veins (PVs) represents a great challenge. We present a patient with recurrent episodes of paroxysmal AF despite PV isolation in which a non-PV trigger was identified in the inferior vena cava. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)

Source: JACC Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2021.11.001

Authors: Concepción Alonso-Martín, Santiago García Mancebo, Bieito Campos García, Jose Guerra Ramos, Zoraida Moreno Weidman, Francisco Méndez Zurita, Rodolfo Montiel Quintero, Andrés Betancur Gutiérrez, Xavier Viñolas, Enrique Rodríguez Font

Institutions: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Hospital de Sant Pau, Centro de Investigación en Red en Enfermedades Cardiovasculares, Institut de Recerca Sant Pau

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: $850

OpenAlex ID: W4200548908

FWCI: 0.524

Cites: 6

Cited by: 4

Related to: 10