Key result
AF ablation rarely results in constrictive pericarditis presenting as post-procedural dyspnea.
Why the study?
Constrictive pericarditis is a very rare complication following atrial fibrillation ablation that should be considered in the differential diagnosis of dyspnea after the procedure.
Case Report
Constrictive pericarditis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of dyspnea following atrial fibrillation ablation.
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Alerts clinicians to rare post-AF ablation constrictive pericarditis; leaves open less morbid treatment options.
Key Teaching Points•Although constrictive pericarditis is a very rare complication of an atrial fibrillation ablation, it should be included in the differential diagnosis of dyspnea after this procedure.•Pericardiectomy is the last resort for treating constrictive pericarditis but is associated with a nonnegligible mortality rate.•Prolonged corticosteroid therapy is an alternative but can be associated with several adverse effects. •Although constrictive pericarditis is a very rare complication of an atrial fibrillation ablation, it should be included in the differential diagnosis of dyspnea after this procedure.•Pericardiectomy is the last resort for treating constrictive pericarditis but is associated with a nonnegligible mortality rate.•Prolonged corticosteroid therapy is an alternative but can be associated with several adverse effects.
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Marques‐Alves et al. (2019) conducted a case report in Constrictive pericarditis following atrial fibrillation ablation. Atrial fibrillation ablation was evaluated. Constrictive pericarditis is a rare complication of atrial fibrillation ablation that should be considered in the differential diagnosis of post-procedural dyspnea.
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