Korean J Anesthesiol.  2005 Nov;49(5):684-689. 10.4097/kjae.2005.49.5.684.

Newly Developed Persistent Atrial Fibrillation during Central Venous Catheterization Treated with Electric Cardioversion: A case report

• Kim SH
• Kim D
• Lee JS

• KMID: 1936827
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2005.49.5.684

Abstract

During central venous catheterization, a guidewire may cause various complications ranging from temporary arrhythmia to a pericardial tamponade. The arrhythmia occurring during the insertion of a guidewire is not uncommon and requires almost no therapy. However, persistent atrial fibrillation during and after central venous catheterization is a rare complication. We report a case of persistent atrial fibrillation that occurred during the insertion of a guidewire and was, treated with electric cardioversion.

Keyword

atrial fibrillation; central venous catheterization; electric cardioversion

MeSH Terms

Arrhythmias, Cardiac
Atrial Fibrillation*
Cardiac Tamponade
Catheterization, Central Venous*
Central Venous Catheters*
Electric Countershock*