Cerebral Infarction After Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation in Patients With Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
;
: 282-285, 2013.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-221318
ABSTRACT
Radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) is a useful treatment for drug-refractory atrial fibrillation. RFCA can cause cerebral infarction that remains the neurologic deficit if prompt managements are delayed. We report on 3 patients who developed cerebral infarctions immediately after RFCA. Periprocedural anticoagulation such as warfarin should be continued for patients, even if they are at low risk for cerebral infarction.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Atrial Fibrillation
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Warfarin
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Cerebral Infarction
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Catheter Ablation
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Neurologic Manifestations
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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