Cerebral Infarction After Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation in Patients With Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation.
- Author:
Sung Woog LEE
1
;
Ji Sun KIM
;
Young Min PARK
;
Sungwook YU
;
Kyung Hee CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Korea University College of medicine, Seoul, Korea. kh.cho.neuro@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Radiofrequency catheter ablation;
Atrial fibrillation;
Cerebral infarction
- MeSH:
Atrial Fibrillation*;
Catheter Ablation*;
Cerebral Infarction*;
Humans;
Neurologic Manifestations;
Warfarin
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2013;31(4):282-285
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
