Cardiac rupture after catheter ablation procedure.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe a patient in whom cardiac tamponade developed owing to left ventricular rupture after a catheter ablation procedure. Rapid surgical exploration and use of cardiopulmonary bypass facilitated safe repair of the injury site and survival of the patient without complications.
Medical subject headings
- Catheter Ablation
- Heart Rupture