Multiple Embolic Infarcts Caused by Infective Endocarditis Associated with Atrioesophageal Fistula after Percutaneous Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
- Author:
Yu Jin KOO
1
;
Jae Wook JUNG
;
Chan Wook PARK
;
Woo Seok HA
;
Bo Kyu CHOI
;
Hye Yoon CHUNG
;
Hyun Ji LYOU
;
In Gun HWANG
;
Young Dae KIM
;
Ji Hoe HEO
;
Hyo Suk NAM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Stroke; Endocarditis; Esophageal fistula
- MeSH: Atrial Fibrillation; Catheter Ablation; Diagnosis; Endocarditis; Esophageal Fistula; Fistula; Mortality; Stroke
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2019;37(2):166-170
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
- Abstract: Infective endocarditis (IE) is not a common cause of stroke. Considering the high mortality rates, however, IE should always be considered as a possible cause of stroke even when the chances are low. Atrioesophageal fistula is a life-threatening condition that can cause IE and subsequent stroke, but the diagnosis is often delayed due to its rarity. We report a case of multiple embolic infarcts caused by infective endocarditis associated with atrioesophageal fistula after radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation.
