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Fatal myocardial infarction following pulmonary vein isolation due to atrioesophageal fistula: Case report

Authors :
Conny Hartmann
Joelle Tschui
Kristina Bauer
Jeremias Klaus
Wolf-Dieter Zech
Christian Jackowski
Nicolas Lange-Herr
Source :
Forensic Science International: Reports, Vol 9, Iss , Pp 100364- (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2024.

Abstract

This case report describes the death of a 73-year-old man who suffered a fatal myocardial infarction following pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Post-mortem examination and imaging revealed the presence of an atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) leading to gas embolism at various sites of the heart including the right coronary artery. Atrioesophageal fistulas are rare complications of pulmonary vein isolation with high mortality rates.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
26659107
Volume :
9
Issue :
100364-
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Forensic Science International: Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.4f5d7f1ad49484290eebec4485e1745
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsir.2024.100364