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ArticleJournal of interventional medicine2020

Hemoptysis secondary to pulmonary vein stenosis after radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation: A case report and literature review.

Zhiming Xuan, Boyu Liu, Minjun Ci, Zhe Wang, Yong Fan

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Article in Journal of interventional medicine, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Zhiming XuanTianjin Medical University, Tianjin, Guangdong Road 1, Hexi District, 300202, Tianjin, China.
Boyu LiuTianjin Medical University, Tianjin, Guangdong Road 1, Hexi District, 300202, Tianjin, China.
Minjun CiTianjin Medical University, Tianjin, Guangdong Road 1, Hexi District, 300202, Tianjin, China.
Zhe WangDepartment of Radiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Anshan Road 154, Heping District, 300052, Tianjin, China.
Yong FanDepartment of Radiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Anshan Road 154, Heping District, 300052, Tianjin, China.
Tianjin Medical University · CNTianjin Medical University General Hospital · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesPulmonary vein stenosis (PVS) is a known complication after radiofrequency ablation of atrial fibrillation (RAAF) and is often misdiagnosed owing to lack of awareness regarding PVS among noncardiologists. Misdiagnosis results in unnecessary treatment; therefore, greater understanding of PVS can improve the management of these patients.

methodsWe report the case of a 38-year-old man with a history of RAAF who presented with massive hemoptysis. His symptoms persisted despite undergoing transcatheter bronchial artery embolization on two occasions.

resultsPulmonary computed tomography angiography revealed a completely occluded left superior pulmonary vein. Considering the patient's history of RAAF, we diagnosed him with RAAF-induced PVS and performed left superior lobectomy after which hemoptysis did not recur.

conclusionsUnexplained massive hemoptysis should alert clinicians regarding the possibility of RAAF-induced PVS. Balloon angioplasty and stent placement are used to treat PVS; however, their efficacy is controversial considering the high recurrence rates associated with these interventions.

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Atrial fibrillationHemoptysisPulmonary veinRadiofrequency ablation

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PMID34805916
PMCPMC8562220
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