Atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare but deadly complication of radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. Given its rarity, the diagnosis of AEF is usually delayed with a wide variation in management strategies, which contribute to the high mortality associated with AEF. As such, the most important step of AEF management is prevention, whereas early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to reduce its associated high mortality.

Gianni, C., Della Rocca, D.g., Macdonald, B.c., Mohanty, S., Quintero Mayedo, A., Sahore Salwan, A., et al. (2020). Prevention, diagnosis, and management of atrioesophageal fistula. PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY, 43(7), 640-645 [10.1111/pace.13938].

Prevention, diagnosis, and management of atrioesophageal fistula

Andrea Natale
2020-01-01

Abstract

Atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare but deadly complication of radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. Given its rarity, the diagnosis of AEF is usually delayed with a wide variation in management strategies, which contribute to the high mortality associated with AEF. As such, the most important step of AEF management is prevention, whereas early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to reduce its associated high mortality.
2020
Pubblicato
Rilevanza internazionale
Recensione
Esperti anonimi
Settore MEDS-07/B - Malattie dell'apparato cardiovascolare
English
atrial fibrillation ablation
atrioesophageal fistula
complication
Gianni, C., Della Rocca, D.g., Macdonald, B.c., Mohanty, S., Quintero Mayedo, A., Sahore Salwan, A., et al. (2020). Prevention, diagnosis, and management of atrioesophageal fistula. PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY, 43(7), 640-645 [10.1111/pace.13938].
Gianni, C; Della Rocca, Dg; Macdonald, Bc; Mohanty, S; Quintero Mayedo, A; Sahore Salwan, A; Trivedi, C; Natale, A
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