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This review discusses anatomical principles, techniques to avoid phrenic nerve injury during atrial fibrillation ablation, and management strategies when injury occurs.
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How can phrenic nerve injury be prevented and managed during atrial fibrillation ablation?
How can phrenic nerve injury be prevented and managed during atrial fibrillation ablation?
This review highlights the importance of early detection and management of phrenic nerve injury during atrial fibrillation ablation to minimize permanent damage.
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May inform phrenic nerve protection during AF ablation; extends anatomical knowledge but leaves optimal strategies open.
Atrial fibrillation ablation has emerged as an effective tool in the management of symptomatic atrial fibrillation. Currently, the electrophysiologists are striving to maximize the success while minimizing complications. Phrenic nerve injury (PNI) is one of the concerning complications, especially in cases of cryoballoon ablation. Due to anatomical proximity to atrial tissue, phrenic nerve is particularly susceptible to injury. With evolving monitoring techniques it is now possible to minimize the likelihood of a permanent PNI. However, the challenge remains to detect PNI at the earliest and to avoid further damage to the nerve. In this review, we discuss pertinent anatomical principles, techniques to avoid PNI and management in cases where PNI is encountered.
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Parikh et al. (2015) conducted a review in Atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation ablation was evaluated on Phrenic nerve injury. This review discusses anatomical principles, techniques to avoid phrenic nerve injury during atrial fibrillation ablation, and management strategies when injury occurs.
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