Coronary air embolism during cryoablation of atrial fibrillation can be successfully managed with mechanical aspiration using a thrombus aspiration catheter.
Coronary air embolism during cryoballoon AF ablation requires prompt recognition; single case leaves open incidence and prevention strategies.
Various acute complications and their management during ablation of atrial fibrillation have been described. In the current report, coronary air embolism, its acute adverse effects and management of the problem were presented in a patient underwent cryoballoon ablation of atrial fibrillation.
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