Key result
Pulmonary vein stenting resolves post-ablation hemoptysis with 3-month patency in a single patient.
Why the study?
Pulmonary vein stenosis is an uncommon but under-recognized complication of radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation with significant morbidity and frequent misdiagnosis.
Comparison
Balloon angioplasty and stenting of focal ostial left upper pulmonary vein stenosis
Design
Case report
Follow-up
3 months
Authors
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PVS after AF ablation requires clinical vigilance to avoid misdiagnosis; leaves open prospective studies on screening and outcomes.
Case Report (n=1)
Pulmonary vein stenosis is an under-recognized complication of atrial fibrillation ablation that can present with nonspecific respiratory symptoms and is effectively treated with balloon angioplasty and stenting.
Levine et al. (2018) conducted a case report in Pulmonary vein stenosis after atrial fibrillation ablation (n=1). Balloon angioplasty and stenting was evaluated on Symptomatic resolution and stent patency. Balloon angioplasty and stenting of focal ostial left upper pulmonary vein stenosis resulted in symptomatic resolution and stent patency at 3 months in a patient with post-ablation hemoptysis.
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