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Massive Hemoptysis Due to Pulmonary Vein Stenosis Following Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation.

Authors :
Jung Yeon Lee
Gyu Rak Chon
Jong Hoon Park
Byung Ju Kang
Tae Sun Shim
Kyung-Wook Jo
Source :
Respiratory Care; Mar2015, Vol. 60 Issue 3, pe52-e55, 4p, 1 Color Photograph, 2 Black and White Photographs
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Pulmonary vein stenosis, which is one of the rare complications of radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation, has various symptoms. Here, we report a rare case of massive hemoptysis due to pulmonary vein stenosis following radiofrequency catheter ablation, which was successfully managed with pneumonectomy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00201324
Volume :
60
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Respiratory Care
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
101301734
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.03336