J Korean Neurol Assoc.
2013 Nov;31(4):282-285.
Cerebral Infarction After Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation in Patients With Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
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- 1Department of Neurology, Korea University College of medicine, Seoul, Korea. kh.cho.neuro@gmail.com
Abstract
- Radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) is a useful treatment for drug-refractory atrial fibrillation. RFCA can cause cerebral infarction that remains the neurologic deficit if prompt managements are delayed. We report on 3 patients who developed cerebral infarctions immediately after RFCA. Periprocedural anticoagulation such as warfarin should be continued for patients, even if they are at low risk for cerebral infarction.
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