The incidence of pulmonary vein stenosis secondary to catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation is declining, and severe symptomatic cases are generally managed with pulmonary vein angioplasty with or without stenting.
The incidence of pulmonary vein stenosis after atrial fibrillation ablation is declining, and this paper reviews current trends in its management and imaging follow-up.
There is limited literature available regarding PV (pulmonary vein) stenosis management. Starting from its incidence, subsequent follow up using imaging technologies to monitor the success and the way of managing different groups pose varied opinions. However, with newer technological advancements and better understanding of mechanism of the atrial fibrillation ablation, the incidence of PV stenosis secondary to catheter ablation is declining. This paper highlights the current trends and future of management of PV stenosis secondary to catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation.
Kumar et al. (Mon,) conducted a review in Pulmonary vein stenosis following catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. Pulmonary vein angioplasty and stenting was evaluated. The incidence of pulmonary vein stenosis secondary to catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation is declining, and severe symptomatic cases are generally managed with pulmonary vein angioplasty with or without stenting.