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ArticleRadiology case reports2021

Pulmonary vein occlusion: A delayed complication following radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation.

Neel Shroff, Woogsoon Choi, Javier Villanueva-Meyer, Diana M Palacio, Peeyush Bhargava

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Article in Radiology case reports, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 5 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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5 authors.

Neel ShroffDepartment of Radiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, 77555, USA.
Woogsoon ChoiDepartment of Radiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, 77555, USA.
Javier Villanueva-MeyerDepartment of Radiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, 77555, USA.
Diana M PalacioDepartment of Radiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, 77555, USA.
Peeyush BhargavaDepartment of Radiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, 77555, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This case reports demonstrates the rare but potentially serious complication of pulmonary vein stenosis and subsequent thrombosis diagnosed two years after radiofrequency ablation of the pulmonary veins for atrial fibrillation. Pulmonary vein stenosis can remain asymptomatic until significant occlusion occurs, after which it can present with a variety of symptoms, mimicking a myriad of cardiovascular and pulmonic pathologies. Early diagnosis and treatment rely on consistent follow up using appropriate diagnostic imaging modalities and is paramount in preventing severe complications.

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CT angiogramPulmonaryStenosisVeinVentilation perfusion scintigraphy

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PMCPMC8493496

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