Multiple Embolic Infarcts Caused by Infective Endocarditis Associated with Atrioesophageal Fistula after Percutaneous Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
; : 166-170, 2019.
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in Ko
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ABSTRACT
Infective endocarditis (IE) is not a common cause of stroke. Considering the high mortality rates, however, IE should always be considered as a possible cause of stroke even when the chances are low. Atrioesophageal fistula is a life-threatening condition that can cause IE and subsequent stroke, but the diagnosis is often delayed due to its rarity. We report a case of multiple embolic infarcts caused by infective endocarditis associated with atrioesophageal fistula after radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation.
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Main subject:
Atrial Fibrillation
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Mortality
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Esophageal Fistula
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Catheter Ablation
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Stroke
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Diagnosis
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Endocarditis
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Fistula
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
Year:
2019
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Article